Study: Even ancient mummies had clogged arteries

Study: Even ancient mummies had clogged arteries. “Even without modern-day temptations like fast food or cigarettes, people had clogged arteries some 4,000 years ago, according to the biggest-ever hunt for the condition in mummies.” OK, but what about the daddies? (Sorry, we just couldn’t resist.) Seriously, we’re sure the cause will be shown to be that Pharaoh Bloomberg was overruled in his attempt to ban 16oz papyrus juice containers.

This post was last modified on February 23, 2021

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