King Henry VIII's health problems explained

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 22:20 in Health & Medicine

Among a long list of personality quirks and historical drama, Henry VIII is known for the development of health problems in mid-life and a series of miscarriages for two of his wives. In a new study, researchers propose that Henry had an X-linked genetic disorder and a rare blood type that could explain many of his problems.

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