Science news articles about 'eskimos'

The first Eskimos to colonize the New World did not descend from Native Americans, nor are they the ancestors of modern-day Inuit, according to a new analysis of ancient hair.

... than heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids (found in fish), has increased. "Traditionally, American Eskimos have not had much cardiovascular disease, but more recent population surveys have shown that ...

... American groups of North, Central, and South America, with the important exceptions of the Na-Dene and the Eskimos-Aleuts of northern North America, the researchers said. " Recent data based on ...

Do Eskimos have more words for "snow" than we do? You're probably not alone if you thought the answer was yes.

... and heart attacks. Interestingly, culture has historically played a role; sometimes dubbed the "Eskimo factor," research shows cultures that have traditionally supported a diet rich in fish oil ( ...

America's Arctic has long been a place of myth and dream, where the Inupiat Eskimos have thrived, explorers endured and artists found inspiration. While competing visions of the Arctic have clashed in ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Suspected swine flu is sweeping a traditional Eskimo whaling village on a remote Alaska island - prompting an urgent medical mission to deliver help....