\tangent Apparently, according to the archeological record, we had fewer cavities before modern sugar - and even fewer before the grains of the agricultural revolution.
Civilization solves problems created by civilization.
Yes, they're called diseases of affluence. Heart disease from fatty foods and lack of exercise, obesity, and even, I suppose, things like drug addiction. I even remember reading some classical philosophy in which the philosopher noted doctors of the time loved to prescribe vigorous walking to all their wealthy patients.
My understanding recently has been that cholesterol and other hypertension indicators are more strongly correlated with carbohydrates and genetics than fats.
Civilization solves problems created by civilization.