Tag Archive | Inuit
May 11, 2014  

Something Fishy!

A 1970 study which claimed to show the Inuit had very low rates of heart disease and stroke and attributed this to fish-oil consumption has been shown to be "deeply flawed". A new study shows that the Inuit have similar rates of heart disease and higher rates of stroke compared to other cultures.

A 1970 study which claimed to show the Inuit had very low rates of heart disease and stroke and attributed this to fish-oil consumption has been shown to be “deeply flawed”.
A new study shows that the Inuit have similar rates of heart disease and higher rates of stroke compared to other cultures.

April 4, 2014  

“Sealfies”, Ellen Degenerates?

Ellen Degeneras has drawn the ire of Canadian First Nations after dedicating proceeds from her Oscar photo to an anti-sealing society

Ellen Degeneres has drawn the ire of Inuit hunters after proceeds from her Oscar “selfie” photo were donated to the Humane Society, a vocal anti-seal-hunting group.