Any number of things can cause your toddler to experience a cough and runny nose from a common cold to a more serious virus. In many cases, you can help relieve your toddler's symptoms at home.

Rashes are a very common condition that can affect the soft and smooth skin of young infants. They can be caused by a number of factors, including infections and reactions to environmental stimuli or, more rarely, be the sign of serious disorders.

In the past, people thought menopause was a woman's problem. Annually, more than 25 million men in the United States and more than 408 million men worldwide report having symptoms of male menopause or andropause. One of the most common symptoms of andropause is experiencing hot flashes.

A bountiful summertime vegetable, the cucumber adds crunch and coolness to green salads, pasta salads and tuna sandwiches. Colorful cukes even offer a non-starchy chip alternative on your chips and dip platter. But some people experience side effects after eating cucumbers.

To maximize a woman's chances of getting pregnant, it's important for a man to consider his own fertility and sperm count. A man needs to produce plenty of healthy sperm so they can fertilize an egg and create an embryo. One possible cause of infertility in men is low sperm count.

If your child is suffering from a fever accompanied by a rash, the underlying cause could be a number of things. The condition may be as simple as a reaction causing hives to something more serious, such as a disease known as purpura. A visit to your doctor is the best course of action.

A balanced diet won't break the bank or take the enjoyment out of food. It will, however, supply your body with the nutrients it needs to maintain proper health and keep you feeling your best. Before you can follow a balanced diet, you need to understand what one looks like.

Epidurals are an effective form of pain relief and anesthesia in laboring women and patients undergoing certain surgical procedures. Epidurals are administered by specially trained doctors known as anesthesiologists.

Sperm are produced in the male testicle (testis). The testis is filled with tiny coiled tubes (seminiferous tubules) through which sperm move as they are produced. Each seminiferous tubule is lined with sperm nurse cells (Sertoli cells) and sperm stem cells (Spermatagonia).

Pregnancy requires many body systems -- including your cardiovascular system -- to make major changes, including elevation of your heart rate. However, elevated heart rate can also indicate an underlying problem.

Toddlers learning to explore their world often take tumbles that result in nasty bumps to the head. It is important to be able to determine if your child may have sustained a concussion.

You see red bumps scattered across your child's stomach and you instantly go into worry mode. Red bumps can be as serious as scarlet fever, but they can also be as minor as a heat rash, which may itch but goes away on its own.