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“The only way we are going to reduce disease, is to go backward to the diets and lifestyles of our ancestors.”

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Denis Parsons Burkitt

Denis Parsons Burkitt was a renowned doctor known for his contributions to the study of tropical diseases and cancer. Born on February 28, 1911, and passing away on March 23, 1993, Burkitt's research in Africa led to the discovery of Burkitt lymphoma, a common cancer in children in Africa. more

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