You may have seen someone chewing chalk, eating clay, or even craving ash, and wondered why they’d engage in such behaviour. While these actions may seem strange or unsettling, for some individuals, ...

Both children and adults sometimes get the urge to eat unusual non-food items like chalk, soil or even paper. Dr Sehrawat explains why this happens.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...