Changing America - Toxic chemicals found in fast food, how concerning are new coronavirus mutations, ask yourself these questions each day, mummy discovery rewrites history, and brain implants help blind woman see

View in browser     ©iStock Scientists find shocking amount of toxic chemicals in fast food By Shirin Ali    A new study shows many popular fast food items carry toxic plastics that are known to cause a host of health problems. Researchers tested popular fast food items like hamburgers, pizza and burritos for traces of phthalates. High levels of phthalates have been linked to fertility issues, asthma and cognitive development problems in children. Read the full story here       © Dominic Lipinski/ The Associated Press How worried should we be about new coronavirus mutations? By Chia-Yi Hou   Earlier this year, there was the alpha variant that was spreading rapidly in the U.K. and the U.S. But by the beginning of spring and summer the delta variant became the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. and many other places around the world. Delta plus is now on the rise in the U.K. and elsewhere. What does that mean? Read the full story here     © iStock.com Founder of The American Happiness Project explains 3 easy steps to begin each day By Shirin Ali   Asking yourself three simple questions every morning, before checking social media or even brushing your teeth, could set the tone for a positive day. Michelle Wax, happiness coach and founder of the American Happiness Project, reveals the questions you should be asking yourself each day. Read the full story here     © iStock.com New Egyptian mummy discovery could rewrite history By Jenna Romaine    The mummified body of an Egyptian nobleman found in 2019 has been discovered to be older than previously thought, rewriting parts of history in the process. The nobleman, called Khuwy, has been dated back to the Old Kingdom, 1,000 years earlier than researchers previously believed. Read the full story here     Feature of the Week: © iStock.com Blind woman can see shapes with help from new brain implants By Chia-Yi Hou   Researchers are looking for ways to develop technology to help people who are blind. In an experiment, a team implanted microelectrodes that can stimulate neurons in the visual cortex in a blind woman. The device worked with a small camera and the woman was able to identify some letters and recognize object boundaries. Read the full story here           Did a friend forward you this email?   Sign up for Changing America       Forward Changing America       Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©1998 - 2021 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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