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Why video games struggle to navigate mental health’s tricky waters

Video games are starting to tackle themes of mental health but to succeed they will need novel-like characterisation, says Jacob Aron in his monthly column

Culture

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Mind

Don’t Miss: future food, altered mental states and healing minds

Culture

Applying sunscreen on beach

Technology

Safety of many sunscreen ingredients is in doubt – should we worry?

Insight

Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates

Preventable harm sometimes occurs during surgery

Health

Half of all harm caused by medical care is preventable

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Sibling rivalry: How birth order affects your personality and health

Humans

Sibling rivalry: How birth order affects your personality and health

Features

Using smart watches to monitor your heart could do more harm than good

Technology

Using smart watches to monitor your heart could do more harm than good

Comment

Environment

Costa Rica is banning the use of polystyrene packaging from 2021

News

Menstrual cups may help cut plastic use

Health

Menstrual cups are as safe and leakproof as tampons and pads

News

Perceiving oneself as being overweight may be linked to depression

Health

People who think they’re overweight are more at risk for depression

An analysis of more than 25 years of research has found that people who think they are overweight are at risk for depression - even if they aren't

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Health

High levels of anxiety can slow down your reaction times

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Health

Anorexia is a metabolic disorder as well as a psychiatric one

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Health

Regulating e-cigarette flavours may prompt some people to smoke more

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Health

People in China consume twice the recommended daily limit of salt

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