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Curious Kids: How Does DNA Affect Our Fingerprints and Eye Color?
By Cristina Abbatangelo Your Health

Curious Kids: How Does DNA Affect Our Fingerprints and Eye Color?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. Have a question you’d like an expert to answer? Send it to CuriousKidsCanada@theconversation.com. I would like to know how our DNA affects our fingerprints. And I would also like to know how our DNA affects the iris, please. — Arianne, 15, Montréal, Que. Solving crimes […]

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Everything You Need To Know About LASIK Surgery
By ActiveBeat Author Your Health

Everything You Need To Know About LASIK Surgery

Laser eye surgery, also known as LASIK, is a life-changing procedure. Former eyeglasses and contact lens wearers report being able to see perfectly once again, enjoying the freedom of clear vision. And just recently, one of the best things about LASIK is skilled doctors offering their services for much cheaper than before. Why? It’s a […]

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Development of Vision in Early Childhood: No Screens Before Age Two
By Langis Michaud Children

Development of Vision in Early Childhood: No Screens Before Age Two

Things are busy on a rainy Saturday afternoon when I make a trip to the mall to finalize some back-to-school shopping. I pass by a lot of people, including several parents with young children under two years old, in strollers, and am struck by the fact that all of the children have a tablet or […]

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