Evidence of atherosclerosis found in 16th-century mummies from Greenland
CT scans reveal evidence of atherosclerosis in 16th-century mummies from Greenland. The mummies were of particular interest due to their diet, which relied on fish — commonly touted as a heart-healthy diet.
Jessica Zimmerman
• harvard
Jan. 23, 2019 • ~5 min
Jan. 23, 2019 • ~5 min
Evidence of atherosclerosis found in 16th-century mummies from Greenland
CT scans reveal evidence of atherosclerosis in 16th-century mummies from Greenland. The mummies were of particular interest due to their diet, which relied on fish — commonly touted as a heart-healthy diet.
Jessica Zimmerman
• harvard
Jan. 23, 2019 • ~5 min
Jan. 23, 2019 • ~5 min
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