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Everyone knows what medicines are for - to make you feel better when you are sick. But many people don't realize that all medicines have risks as well as benefits. The risks of medicines include unwanted side effects or interactions with food or other medicines you may be taking. Some risks are not very serious, like an upset stomach. Others, like liver damage, are more serious.
When a medicine's benefits outweigh its known risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers it safe enough to approve. Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines must be approved before they can be sold in the U.S.
To reduce the risk of a problem, follow the directions carefully when taking medicines. Make sure that your health care provider knows all of the medicines and supplements you are using. Also, make sure to mention if you are pregnant or nursing. Some medicines can hurt your baby.
'''Medicine''' is a branch of health science concerned with maintaining health and restoring it by treating disease. Medicine is both an area of knowledge (a science), and the application of that knowledge (by the medical profession and other health professionals such as nurses). The various specialized branches of the science of medicine correspond to equally specialized medical professions dealing with particular organs or diseases. The science of medicine is the knowledge of body systems and diseases, while the profession of medicine refers to the social structure of the group of people formally trained to apply that knowledge to treat disease. There are traditions and schools of healing which are usually not considered to be part of (Western) medicine in a strict sense (see health science for an overview). The most highly developed systems of medicine outside of the Western or Hippocrates tradition are the Ayurvedic medicine (of India) and traditional Chinese medicine. The remainder of this article focuses on modern (Western) medicine.
Medicine Wheel - A look at post traumatic stress disorder, spirituality, healing and recovery. Provides information on the filmmakers and the subject.
Amazon - Academy Award nominated film follows the routes of the Amazon river and two 'medicine men' on the search for the medicinal qualities of native plants. Includes photos and quiz.
The Voice Doctor - FAQ - Dr. Morton Cooper, specialist in voice rehabilitation and language therapy, explains what makes a healthy voice, myths and beliefs, techniques to improving your voice, and medicine and surgery.
Dustyn Medicine Wolf - Traditional Native American dance and music performances, history, stories, and personal artwork.
RSCDS - Medicine Hat Branch - Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in the Medicine Hat Area, in Alberta, Canada. Features information about classes and workshops, and pictures.
International Association for Dance Medicine and Science - IADMS promotes medical, scientific, and educational activities aimed at enhancing the treatment and training of dancers with the ultimate goal of improving dancers' health, well-being, and performance.
Dr. Lafitte - Magic and tales of the Old West. Medicine show man, gambler and teller of tales. Available for Corporate shows. [May not work in all browsers]
Dr. Wilson's Memory Elixir - A Bar Harbor entertainer who presents an old-time medicine show featuring memory improvement.
Performing Arts Medicine Association - Organization of physicians and other allied professionals dedicated to improving the health care and treatment of performing artists through education, research and teaching.
The Secret Of The Medicine Pouch - Handy Tripod Replacement - How to prepare a simple yet highly useful helper for better photographs under difficult shooting conditions. Replaces cloggy tripod equipment.(Single Page)