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Rh-Negative Blood: An Exotic Bloodline or Random Mutation?
... are also instances, however, where people are Rh-Negative. Health problems may occur for the unborn child of a mother ... are also instances, however, where people are Rh-Negative. Health problems may occur for the unborn child of a mother ...
Caleb Strom - 22/05/2020 - 18:57
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The Story of Kyniska: The Spartan Princess Who Became An Olympic Hero
The Olympic Games in ancient Greece were a true celebration of a healthy spirit. Originally held to honor the god Zeus, these sport festivities became one of the cornerstones of Western civilization, an embodiment of strength, prowess, and athleticism. But the games were not for everyone. Women had limited rights at that time, and the Olympic Games were largely off limits to them. But one woman that changed that rule and etched her name into the history of the Olympic Games.
Aleksa Vučković - 15/11/2020 - 17:48
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Even Emperor Nero's Own Mother Wasn't Spared His Cruelty (Video)
Nero’s relationship with his mother wasn’t what you’d call healthy. Agrippina, a woman of remarkable political acumen in a society where women were typically excluded from political roles, played a crucial role in Nero's ascent to the throne. Agrippina's methods to secure power were the subject of scandalous rumors.
Robbie Mitchell - 16/10/2023 - 21:00
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Women and Medicine in Rome
... remained in operation, so to speak, in the existing health care system in the Greco-Roman era. The activity of all these health professionals in Classical Antiquity is fairly ...
aprilholloway - 27/08/2014 - 14:41
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Pancreatic Cancer Treated With Ancient Chinese Medicine
... as a painkiller. Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center discovered that the cork tree's extract ... a professor of urology in the School of Medicine at the Health Science Center. But Phellodendron amurense prevents ...
aprilholloway - 07/03/2014 - 00:50
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The Water of Life: Alcohol as Medicine Through the Ages
... the origin of the most famous toast, “Let’s drink to health”, which exists in many languages around the world. ... indeed scientific evidence, that alcohol in moderation has health benefits, such as: Reducing your risk of developing ...
Joanna Gillan - 28/11/2021 - 14:00
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Commodus: The Outrageous Emperor Who Fought as a Gladiator
Roman Emperor Lucius Aurelius Commodus was a corrupt ruler who was not well-received by the Roman people during his reign. He also believed himself to be a reincarnation of Hercules and enjoyed fighting in an arena as a gladiator. His outrageous tactics, such as slaying people with disabilities and slaughtering wild beasts in the arena, brought much negative attention, and were believed to have played a role in his eventual assassination.
mrreese - 27/11/2021 - 00:28
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Descendants of Indus Valley Builder Tribe May Soon Disappear, Taking Secret Knowledge with Them
More than four millennia ago, the Indus Valley civilization was a vast and sophisticated culture spanning what is now Pakistan and western India. Their urban planning was admirable and they had impressive water storage and maintenance. This civilization also domesticated animals, harvested crops, and created a unique writing system.
aprilholloway - 07/10/2017 - 01:55
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Modern Science Confirms Ancient Chinese Remedy Provides Effective Non-Addictive Pain Relief
... Chinese Face Reading Provide Insight on Your Future, Health, and Character? The Corydalis yanhusuo plant whose ... people have used herbal remedies to address myriad health conditions, including pain,” said ... remedies that may help us discover new ways to treat health problems”. Pancreatic Cancer Treated With Ancient ...
aprilholloway - 12/07/2017 - 13:58
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They Were Nuts! Seven of History’s Craziest Rulers
... pills full of mercury . These had the opposite effect. His health declined, and so did his sanity. As Huang lost more ...
Robbie Mitchell - 05/12/2022 - 22:00
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Prostate Stones the Size of Walnuts Made Life a Nightmare for a Man 12,000 Years Ago
... of Siberian man What the ancient Mayans can teach us about health and healing The team of scientists was able to nail ... trapped in poverty and has no recourse to doctors or other health practitioners or medications. So while this disease of ...
Mark Miller - 02/02/2017 - 01:58
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What Hygiene Was Like During the Black Plague? (Video)
... the Black Plague led to post-plague improvements in health and lifespan, thanks to a smaller population enjoying ... of this devastating epidemic paved the way for better health and longer lives in the centuries that followed. ...
Robbie Mitchell - 25/09/2023 - 20:54
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Ancient Symbolism of the Owl: Omen of the Good, the Bad and the Deadly
... of owls held curative properties that could restore health and relieve pain. For example, a healthy mixture of ...
MartiniF - 25/02/2019 - 18:29
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The Urine Wheel and Uroscopy: What Your Wee Could Tell a Medieval Doctor
... on what these different colors say about a patient’s health. Shennong: The God-King of Chinese Medicine and ... 2014. What does your urine say about your health? (Medieval Version). [Online] Available at: http://www.medievalists.net/2014/10/urine-say-health-medieval-version/ Nicola, 2012. Urine Flavour Wheels. ...
dhwty - 14/03/2018 - 18:00
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Viking Age Dental Care Was Surprisingly Good, Says Study
... of Gothenburg reveal a complex picture of dental health in the Viking era, showing evidence of more advanced ... “This study provides new insights into Viking oral health, and indicates that teeth were important in ...
ancient-origins - 15/12/2023 - 17:26
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Evidence Of Cannabis Consumption Found In Tang Warrior’s Tomb
... across the planet. And so well observed were these health benefits in ancient Chinese that texts record wu gu ... . If any of you out there are still questioning the health benefits of consuming cannabis, the Guo family soldier ...
ashley cowie - 20/01/2022 - 13:45
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Beaumont Abbey: Unveiling the Home of Benedictine Nuns
... of 890 burials, offering a unique opportunity to study the health, diet, and origins of the abbey's inhabitants. These ... data for understanding the social stratification and health conditions of past populations. Sarcophagi unearthed ... buried at the abbey, enhancing our understanding of their health, origins, and the broader societal structures of the ...
ancient-origins - 06/03/2024 - 23:34
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Signature of Down Syndrome Found in Ancient Humans
... Ancient Healing Methods Offer an Alternative Paradigm in Health Remains of individual "CRU001", a boy who died at or ... How Living Like a Hunter-gatherer Could Improve Your Health Aerial view of the Early Iron Age settlement of Alto ... Edwards syndrome, a condition characterized by more severe health complications compared to Down syndrome. In fact, the ...
Sahir - 21/02/2024 - 13:27
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Caligula Palace, Gardens And Private Zoo Discovered In Central Rome
... di Roma ) Caligula’s Reign Of Terror Got Worse As His Health Declined The reigning Emperor Tiberius is suspected of ...
Ed Whelan - 20/11/2020 - 17:22
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What Can the Plague of Athens Teach Us About Today’s Coronavirus?
... both those who died from it and those who survived. A Health Crisis The description of the plague immediately ...
ancient-origins - 22/03/2020 - 22:03