Symptoms The primary symptom of pagophagia is the compulsive chewing and eating of ice. This cause may be psychological but may also as a physiological response to iron deficiency anemia. Pagophagia as a Form of Pica When pagophagia is a form of pica, it can easily be missed by anyone who is not disturbed by it. Moreover, because eating ice usually isn’t dangerous, it isn’t associated with the type of severe symptoms such as stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, or bloody stool commonly seen in people who compulsively eat clay, rocks, or paint chips....

LSU running back Darrel Williams and defensive lineman Christian LaCouture have accepted invites to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, a source tells Sporting News. The annual all-star game, held in Mobile, Ala., is considered the top showcase event for college seniors prior to the NFL Combine. Williams is coming off a season in which he had a career-high 820 yards and nine touchdowns for LSU. The former four-star recruit contributed all four years he was in Baton Rouge, but his role shifted to more of a workhorse running back for his final season....

The MMA rode to victory in October’s NWFP provincial election on the strength of a campaign that was virulently anti-American and that promised to uphold Islamic values. Like the stridently religious Hindu nationalists in neighboring India, the pro-Taliban coalition of six conservative parties says it is doing exactly what the voters asked it to do. “People elected us to destroy culture that is alien to Islamic values,” says Bakht Jan, the MMA’s Provincial Assembly speaker....

During the halt of work, Israel has levelled a six-story building used by the Islamic University and a strike launched from Gaza has killed two people and injured seven others. The strike, which closed schools and businesses in the region, was a rare Palestinian presentation of a unified front against the conflict and Israeli policies, the Associated Press said. It was expected Tuesday that protests would accompany the ongoing strike, which could heighten tensions as previous protesters have clashed with Israeli forces....

The primary goal of chemotherapy is to shrink tumors and stop the growth of cancer. If it’s been determined that cancer cannot be cured, chemotherapy may still be beneficial to shrink tumor size enough to alleviate the physical symptoms of cancer and to slow the progress of cancer enough to extend life. This idea of palliative chemotherapy is relatively new. It’s only in recent years that that alleviation of symptoms has become an important component of clinical trials for cancer research....

Gomez said his side can’t make mistakes in Tuesday’s World Cup qualification match because while his side has never qualified for a World Cup, it’s a given for a team with Mexico’s talent level. “Mexico might play well, poorly or regular and it’s going to go to the World Cup. It’s problem is in the World Cup,” Gomez said. “Mexico might play well, poorly or regular, it wins. It’s won everything, except against Chile....

Women struggled to get professional support as the coronavirus crisis gripped the world, say scientists in a study that was presented at an American Academy of Pediatrics meeting in Anaheim, California. Lead author Dr. Amy Yeh, a pediatrician at the University of Southern California (USC), explained: “There is a false belief that breastfeeding is a natural instinct that is supposed to happen out of thin air.” “Breastfeeding is a technique that both the mother and baby need to learn....

Speaking to reporters Wednesday as both rookies and veterans reported for training camp, Panthers coach Ron Rivera was optimistic about his quarterback’s recovery but hinted his reps will likely be monitored as doctors continue to watch his surgically repaired shoulder. “We believe he’s ready to roll,” Rivera said, via team reporter Bill Voth, as he alluded to Newton’s probable pitch count. Newton underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right shoulder in January after struggling last season....

“With free agency and what we’ve done, we feel like we’ve got some depth at all the positions, but the draft is about — especially in the first couple rounds — hopefully trying to target future impact players,” said general manager Marty Hurney at the Panthers pre-draft press conference Tuesday. “Guys who can come in and make an impact for four or five-plus years.” SIGN UP to stream the NFL Draft LIVE on DAZN in Canada...

During Norman’s return in the second half of the Panthers’ 20-6 win he waved goodbye to the Jags QB en route to the end zone. MORE: NFL Week 2: Big-time matchups, big-time excitement The Panthers host the Texans in Week 2, while the Jags host the Dolphins.

Backed by a dominant run game, Carolina ran all over Detroit’s defense and again looked like a formidable team capable of winning a dismal division. The Panthers won’t go into Christmas Day on top of the division, but Steve Wilks’ team remains very much alive in the race for a surprise trip to the playoffs. MORE: NFL Pro Bowl rosters 2023: Updated list of selections, alternates, coaches for AFC & NFC teams...

The reason BB&T Center doesn't look 86 percent full is because it's not 86 percent full. In a story detailing the Panthers' attendance issues, the Miami Herald noted that the team has put tarps over upper-level seats to reduce the arena's official capacity. They're operating at 76 percent capacity based on the actual, non-tarp figure of 19,250. From the Herald: Through 21 home dates this season, the Panthers are averaging 2,334 less per game than they announced in 24 home games last season....

Though Paramount+ has recently grabbed headlines by announcing upcoming projects like reboots of Frasier, iCarly and Rugrats, none of these will be available at launch. The service, however, is offering new shows and movies from the world of Spongebob Squarepants, a treat for fans of vintage MTV reality shows, plus an eye-opening documentary about the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. What new shows and movies are on Paramount+? 60 Minutes+...

In a post shared on Reddit earlier in January, under the username u/Throwra324546, the man said he married his wife months ago and since they didn’t get to go on a honeymoon right away they planned a trip. The man, who has a 9-year-old son from a previous relationship, was initially planning on leaving him with a trusted babysitter, but his wife insisted on leaving him with her parents. Even though he was hesitant at first, he eventually agreed....

The lawsuit came from parents of a Black student at Pleasant Valley High School who are now suing for emotional damages after their child became aware of the video. The video, which was obtained by KWQC-TV, showed one student wearing blackface and the other pretending to beat him with an object resembling a golf club while yelling out racist slurs. The video ended with the teenager pretending to shoot the one in blackface execution-style before turning the camera and holding two thumbs up, according to the complaint....

‘Lindelof perfect for Man Utd’ The Ligue 1 side, who are currently third in the standings, are close to agreeing terms with the attacking midfielder, who is poised to leave the German outfit after a troubled 18 months at the club. Arsenal are also interested in the 23-year-old Germany international, but it is the Parc des Princes outfit leading the chase for a player who once caught the eye of Juventus....

Cole Whitt and Parker Kligerman will drive full time for Swan Racing in 2014. The team, which oil executive Brandon Davis bought from David Stremme last year, will expand from one to two cars. It will also move into a shop in Statesville, N.C., as part of the expansion. MORE: 2013 surprises | Biggest disappointments | Burton to NBC | Banquet should stay in Vegas “When we launched Swan Racing we pledged to race hard every lap of every race,” Davis said in a news release....

Let me reintroduce myself once again. I am the grieving mother of a beautiful 14-year-old daughter who was murdered in her high school while she was trying to learn. This horrific, unimaginable and tragic nightmare causes me to do a lot more thinking about the country that we live in than I used to. Over the past three years, this country has become increasingly divided. With tactics of the current occupant of the White House, Americans have learned to argue more, disagree more and fight more....

The pars plana, the region of the eye for which the disease is named, is part of the ciliary body, and the ciliary body is located between the iris and the choroid. If the pars plana becomes inflamed, you may experience symptoms like blurry vision, floaters in the visual field, and eventually, vision loss. Pars planitis usually affects both eyes but can be highly asymmetric. In many cases, the disease is treatable....

The missed pass interference on the last play of the Buccaneers’ 30-27 win over the Cardinals on Sunday was not quite Saints-Rams bad, but it was egregious in its own right. With 10 seconds to play and down three points on his own 38-yard line, Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray launched a Hail Mary-esque pass to Pharoh Cooper, who was waiting near Tampa’s 20-yard line. The receiver, though, didn’t have much of a chance to catch the pass thanks to Bucs corner Jamel Dean’s early arrival with his defense....