Ancient Mummies Had High Rates of Heart Disease, Too

Clogged arteries, or in scientist talk, “atherosclerosis,” has long been associated with our modern, gluttonous ways, including our propensity for smoking and obesity. Americans, naturally, considered such diagnoses a matter of national pride, an example of their freedom to choose. But according to a recent study, this particular form of heart disease was relatively common thousands of years ago, with roughly one third of the ancient mummies examined showing signs of the disease. More »