
Doctors See an Unexpected Health Spike After Christmas
The days after Christmas see a dramatic increase in cardiac emergencies. It's not just overeating—doctors have tracked this pattern for years, and most cases are preventable.
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The days after Christmas see a dramatic increase in cardiac emergencies. It's not just overeating—doctors have tracked this pattern for years, and most cases are preventable.

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