### [2013-03-11](/feed/2013/03/11/index.md)

##### Mummies
# A study of mummies concludes that heart disease was common among ancient people. 




### Sources:

1. [ABC News](http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartHealth/mummies-heart-disease-study-finds/story?id=18702609)

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