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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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Genetic Testing: Purpose, Risks, Benefits, and How to Prepare
By Clarissa Vanner Your Health

Genetic Testing: Purpose, Risks, Benefits, and How to Prepare

Genetic testing can examine your DNA and find out if you have any mutations in your genes that may cause illness or disease. But there’s a lot more to know about it including the possible benefits and risks. Here’s what you need to know about genetic testing! 

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Reasons to Eat Healthy That Aren’t Related to Weight Loss
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Reasons to Eat Healthy That Aren’t Related to Weight Loss

While eating right to maintain a healthy weight, and even shed a few unwanted pounds may be admirable, there are many other reasons to make healthy changes that don’t even bring losing weight into the equation.

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