When your baby is teething, he probably seems to drool constantly. All of that saliva can give him "drool rash" -- a raised, red rash most commonly found on the face but that can also extend onto the neck and chest if your little one is a "super drooler."

A healthy lifestyle should be like a healthy diet -- well-balanced. Practicing only one or two aspects of healthy living is, of course, better than practicing none at all, but neglecting other areas can eventually lead to health problems.

Taking care of elderly parents at home, either theirs or yours, requires dedication of time and effort. Adult children of elderly parents should discuss such options with parents before such needs arise.

Whether your child should swim with a fever depends on several factors, including your child's age, other symptoms and how high the fever is.

When your baby begins cutting teeth, you may notice symptoms ranging from a cough and diarrhea to excessive drool and a rash around her mouth.

Carbohydrates are the main source of calories for most Americans, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which recommends that adults consume 45 to 65 percent of their nutrition from carbohydrate sources. But some carbohydrates -- such as sucrose -- aren't the best choices for a healthy diet.

When your 8-month-old baby has an irritating cough, you may wonder if it is okay to give cough syrup. However, over-the counter cough syrups are strongly discouraged for children before the age of 2 years, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Quantitative research guides health care decision makers with statistics--numerical data collected from measurements or observation that describe the characteristics of specific population samples. Descriptive statistics summarize the utility, efficacy and costs of medical goods and services.

Intestinal gas by itself is not likely to cause your baby to develop a fever. If she has a fever with intestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea or vomiting, she may have a gastrointestinal bug. However, if she appears to be physically uncomfortable and is unusually warm, look for other reasons for the elevated temperature.

It’s not uncommon for babies to come down with a cold. The common cold is an infection of the upper respiratory tract. It causes symptoms, such as congestion, runny nose and fever. If your baby has a fever of 101 degrees or higher, consult her pediatrician for advice.

Stevia is a type of natural sweetener derived from the leaves of a variety of plants that primarily grow throughout North and South America. Stevia is used as a sweetener and a sugar substitute because it has about 300 times the sweetness of sugar without the calories.

Calcium makes up 1 percent to 2 percent of adult body weight. While over 99 percent of calcium is found in teeth and bones, the rest is present in blood, muscles and other tissues. Calcium deficiency is commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency or by dysfunction or surgical removal of the parathyroid glands.