Category: news-perspectives

The nation’s largest group of children’s doctors has changed its advice on preventing food allergies in babies. It now says there’s no good evidence that pregnant women should avoid certain foods. Using soy formula also doesn’t prevent allergies. Nor does it help to delay solid foods beyond six months. That’s the latest word from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The new report reverses advice from 2000. The group says breastfeeding does help to prevent allergies. The new guidelines are in the January issue of the journal Pediatrics. The Associated Press wrote about it January 7.

A consumer group has sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to seek stronger warning labels on certain antibiotics. The drugs include Cipro and Levaquin. They are part of a group called fluoroquinolones. These drugs may cause serious tendon injuries. Their labels warn about this possible side effect, but it’s part of a longer list. The group Public Citizen wants a prominent “black box” warning instead. The Associated Press wrote about the suit January 4.