A major American pediatricians' organisation announced a dramatic policy shift on Monday (May 20), stating that women living with HIV can continue to breastfeed their children as long as they are taking drugs that successfully suppress the virus that causes AIDS.

American Academy of Pediatrics reverses long-standing ban on breastfeeding for mothers with HIV

A paediatrics group in the United States said on Friday (Oct 20) that powdered drink mixes which are widely promoted as "toddler milks” for older babies and children up to the age of three are unregulated, unnecessary and “nutritionally incomplete.

US: Pediatrics group says 'toddler milks' are unregulated, unnecessary

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Monday issued its first new autism treatment guidelines in 12 years aimed at helping doctors identify at-risk children and getting them the care they need as early as possible.

New autism guidelines focus in early diagnosis, treatment