Festive medical myths

@article{Vreeman2008FestiveMM,
  title={Festive medical myths},
  author={Rachel Christine Vreeman and Aaron E. Carroll},
  journal={BMJ : British Medical Journal},
  year={2008},
  volume={337}
}
More medical myths hit the dust, thanks to Rachel C Vreeman and Aaron E Carroll 
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Evidence was found for time trends in suicide incidence in the Netherlands and it is recommended to plan (mental) health care services to be available especially at high-risk moments, at spring time, and in the beginning of January.
Fire-Free Hominin Strategies for Coping with Cool Winter Temperatures in North-Western Europe from Before 800,000 to Circa 400,000 Years Ago
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