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Egyptian mummies show signs of heart disease

Nov. 18, 2009
A study finds evidence of hardened arteries in nine out of 16 ancient mummies, suggesting that modern diets and lifestyle aren't exclusively to blame for the disease. CT scans of Egyptian mummies, some as much as 3,500 years old, show evidence of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries,...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa