1st ever analysis of Beethoven's DNA sheds light on the mystery of his death

[admin]

Five locks taken from Ludwig van Beethoven's head have revealed that he may likely have died from liver disease, not lead poisoning as was previously thought.

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[7%solution]

No wonder LVB wrote such dramatic symphonies. He suffered a host of illnesses while alive. The life expectancy in those days was dramatically short relative to today. Most people don't realize, even 100 years ago, half the distance to LVB's death, life expectancy in the US was in the mid 50s. So, there's a reason to keep paying for those hefty health insurance premiums. They pay for a longer life, and hopefully a happier one than Beethoven's.

 

[cecilia fx]

Insurance isn't what keeps you healthy. For those people who can't afford insurance it just means they live in a 3rd world country.

 

[7%solution]

Insurance isn't what keeps you healthy. For those people who can't afford insurance it just means they live in a 3rd world country.

It sure does. Without insurance, which includes Medicare and Medicaid, most people wouldn't last as long. Life extension medical services are expensive in the US. It's a fast trip to bankruptcy.