Pica is a condition that mostly affects pregnant people and children. People with it feel compelled to eat non-food items, such as dirt and things that are dangerous. They may be unable to stop.

Researchers and doctors don’t understand what causes pica, but sometimes it could be caused by another medical problem, such as iron deficiency anemia or other nutritional deficiencies. It’s hard to ...

You probably expected that pregnancy would bring lots of strange food cravings (sweet pickles and granola anyone?), but what if you’re craving nonfood items like ice chips or even soap? This can ...

I once shared a story about Justin Richard, whose handle on Instagram is insulin_resistant1. He tested himself after eating dates and discovered that they did not cause a significant blood sugar spike ...

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Granted, to define Brötzmann's art only through lung-busting bass saxophone antics is to miss the nuances that make up his playing and methods. Co-leader of a long-running trio with Belgian pianist ...