#ancient-medicine

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fromBig Think
1 week ago

The migraine mystery: Why evolution never cured the pain in our heads

The Ebers Papyrus, dating to around 1550 BC, includes over 100 columns of text recommending various remedies for diseases, including methods for treating headache and pain.
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fromAeon
6 months ago

What Amazonian lives tell us about heart health and longevity | Aeon Essays

Atherosclerosis was prevalent in ancient mummies, suggesting that heart disease existed long before modern lifestyle factors became prevalent.
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