Changing America - Masks most effective at fighting COVID-19, new nasal vaccine for Alzheimer's, and Google map tracks your location all the time — unless you opt out

View in browser     ©Getty Images Huge new study finds masks most effective public health measure in fighting COVID-19 By Shirin Ali An analysis of studies across the world revealed that wearing a mask, hand washing and social distancing are some of the most effective ways to prevent catching COVID-19 and spreading the disease. An analysis of studies across the world revealed that wearing a mask, hand-washing and social distancing are some of the most effective ways to prevent catching COVID-19 and spreading the disease. Mask-wearing was found to be the most effective public health measure against the coronavirus, cutting incidence of disease by 53 percent.  Read the full story here       © istock Hospital announces it is testing new nasal vaccine for Alzheimer's By Joseph Guzman   Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston is kicking off a clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of a nasal vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease. The trial will include 16 participants between the ages of 60 and 85 with early, symptomatic Alzheimer’s, but who are otherwise in good health. Hospital officials said the trial is the culmination of 20 years of research at the institution. Read the full story here     © Getty Images Google map tracks your movements all the time — unless you turn it off By Brooke Migdon   A little-known Google feature has tracked your location for years. Google’s Location History feature tracks and stores the movements of millions of internet users. The feature is turned off by default because of the privacy risks associated with collecting geolocation data, but it’s extremely easy for users to accidentally turn Location History on. Read the full story here     © Getty Images Culture icon Harry Styles says he's on a mission to 'dispel the myth of a binary existence' By Brooke Migdon   Musician Harry Styles this week launched his own gender-neutral beauty brand, Pleasing, after fans put clues together over the weekend. Styles officially announced the launch Monday on social media, posting a photo of his painted nails on Twitter and Instagram with the caption “find your Pleasing." Styles is known for his gender-fluid wardrobe. Read the full story here     Feature of the Week: © istock People who experienced one adverse event in childhood are at higher risk for poor mental health By Chia-Yi Hou   Trauma from childhood can affect a person for the rest of their lives, and some data suggests not just for mental health but also for physical health. Adverse childhood events, or ACEs, can include experiences in the household like violence, substance abuse, mental illness, a family member going to prison and divorce. 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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