I typically avoid WebMD because the “Symptom Checker” often scares me into thinking that my sore throat is really a sign that I have the elusive “Foggyrainicitis” and my end is very near.
For millions of others, WebMD is the go-to source for health advice and related information. With content written by MDs, it’s not surprising that people would expect evidence-based advice from this site. That’s why it’s especially troubling to see Gerber/Nestle funding WebMD’s breastfeeding guide. PhdinParenting has once again done a wonderful job breaking this down: http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/09/04/more-strange-bedfellows-webmd-breastfeeding-guide-sponsored-by-gerber-nestle/webmdgerber/
