Games of life and death

THE gamer community had a near-miss this week in Ohio when a 15-year-old boy collapsed after playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for up to five days straight.

Games of life and death

The teenager was rushed to the hospital with severe dehydration, where he recovered.

Players who delve too deeply into their electronic worlds can face various health risks, ranging from deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots, to severe dehydration.

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