“Since pre-history, humans have willingly consumed soils as a supplement to their otherwise nutrient-poor local diet, a habitude called ‘geophagy,’” explained the specialists. “They have ...

Technically called geophagy, the act of eating clays, chalks and soils has been practised for many hundreds of years in some ...

This bizarre practice, touted to improve gut health, skin problems, and even obesity, has gained significant traction on ...

Geophagy and Trepanning were probably practiced by prehistoric peoples Geophagy refers to eating soil-like or earthy substances, such as chalk and clay. Animals and humans have done this for ...

Social media users in the US are advocating eating dirt for gut health and weight loss.

A study by De Montford University confirmed that the practice of eating clay, known as geophagy, is an ancient tradition in many parts of Asia and some parts of Africa. The baked clay, known as sikor, ...

What seems like a disturbing trend has found a niche market online, where edible earth is now being sold on e-commerce ...

The struggle to obtain nutrients from poor quality diets influences feeding behavior and digestive physiology and has led to epic migrations and seemingly bizarre behavior such as geophagy ...

This is called "geophagy." Some types of soil have been used to get rid of toxins, which is key to make certain foods safe to eat and even to treat illnesses. How important is your meal timing?

It was November 1996, and a group of us at the Soil Science Society of America conference were watching the election results. A map of red versus blue states appeared on the television screen and ...

A viral beauty trend claims that eating dirt can have all kinds of health benefits such as preventing or reversing ageing, reducing acne and wrinkles and decreasing body fat.

Medical experts now want the Government to stop the trade or at least ensure the soils used in the habit, also called geophagy or pica, are hygienic and safe. The experts recommend supermarkets be ...