Health Infographics

People have been using alternative medicine for many years. Check out the infographic below presented by InsuranceQuotes.com to learn about the history of alternative medicine and how it has been and is being used.

Millions of people undergo surgical and cosmetic procedures every year. Do you want to know who is crowding the operating rooms in the US according to statistics? Find out in this infographic from Discount Medical Supplies.

Recent research has suggested that effect of nicotine on the brain’s neurotransmitters are having an increased risk on depression symptoms. From 2005 to 2008 numerous individuals were surveyed to find the direct correlation between Smoking and Depression. If you needed yet another reason to quit smoking, here’s one!

While all Medicare beneficiaries are in need of healthcare services, home healthcare beneficiaries are typically more vulnerable than the average Medicare patient. This infographic explains the differences between Medicare home health beneficiaries and the average Medicare beneficiary.

A large number of people become victim of medical or clinical negligence every year. It results in serious injuries when doctors, nurses, GPs, surgeons or dentists fail to provide quality treatment to their patients. This infographic from provides detailed information about different medical negligence types.

It’s hard to believe, but you could actually walk away with more bacteria on your hands after washing with soap from a refillable bulk soap dispenser in a public restroom. The contamination could even include fecal matter. But how could this be? Check out the infographic from Gojo below to find out how this happens, discover smart alternatives for washing.

Shocking information regarding the dramatic decline in heart health being seen across the U.S. can be found on this infographic. Readers will be able to see how heart health is judged, and what can be done to avoid developing heart disease.

earing loss is defined as being partly and/or totally unable to hear sound in one or both ears. According to the National Institutes of Health, National Council on Aging, approximately 12 percent of the U.S. population — or 38 million Americans — have significant hearing loss.There are a number of potential causes attributed to hearing loss, including infections, birth defects, the aging process, injuries to the head or ear, ototoxic reactions to drugs, and exposure to excessive noise.

Green coffee beans are the raw, unroasted seeds of Coffee fruits. According to new research from WebMD, “Ground green coffee beans, taken daily, seem to spur steady weight loss.” Because of this research and a recent episode of the Dr. Oz show devoted to the topic, green coffee beans are causing quite a buzz in the weight loss industry.