The old Egyptians experienced same health issues that torment us today, including high cholesterol, greasy eating regimen and teeth inconvenience, examination shows.

The disclosure comes after eight mummies experienced CAT checks at different London healing facilities.

Researchers joined the CAT sweep pictures with cell based dating and infra-red "reflectography" to develop a point by point picture of their lives.

Two of the eight mummies had a buildup in their legs of plaque - basically cholesterol, calcium and tissue - proposing they experienced heart issues.

This might be created by a rich eating regimen high in fat, or it could be hereditary.

Numerous encountered poor dental health and had various abscesses, which, if left untreated, may have prompted irritation of the throat, suffocation and eventually demise.

"We need to push the thought these mummies are not objects however are true people," John Taylor, head keeper of the British Museum's Ancient Egypt and Sudan division, was cited as saying.

Right away, these mummies and CAT sweep outcomes might soon be on showcase at 'Aged Lives: New Discoveries' display at the British Museum.