Brain scans link larger striatum to psychopathic traits, study finds
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MRI scans of 120 adults in the United States found that people with higher psychopathic traits had a striatum—an area involved in reward and motivation—that was about 10% larger on average than those with few or no such traits, according to a study in the Journal of Psychiatric Research.
Weekly roundup May 07
- Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship kills three and strands vessel off Cape Verde
- New technologies allow researchers to examine nanoscale functions of the human immune system
- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in Florida in critical but stable condition
- Technology-assisted hydration program shows limited impact on kidney stone recurrence in U.S. trial
- Stellenbosch University researchers identify rare flavoalkaloids in cannabis leaves for first time
Researchers reported at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026 that older mice given fecal microbiota transplants made from their own preserved, younger-age stool samples showed less liver inflammation and injury—and none developed liver cancer in the experiment.
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The White House has promoted the launch of Moms.gov, a federal website that directs users to pregnancy support services, federally qualified health centers, and government health guidance for people who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga appeared publicly on May 8, 2026, after a two-week absence, reassuring Kenyans of his safety and good health while revealing plans to revive the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
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A day-long operation to repatriate passengers and crew from the MV Hondius cruise ship struck by hantavirus neared completion late Sunday with 94 people flown home from Spain’s Canary Islands. Three passengers have died from the outbreak that began after the vessel departed Argentina in April. Health officials stressed the risk to the public remains low.
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that its medical mission has delivered 645 healthcare services to pilgrims in Saudi Arabia through May 8, with no infectious diseases reported among them.
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Researchers comparing appendage regrowth in salamanders, fish and mice report that two related genes, SP6 and SP8, are activated in regenerating skin tissue across species and are required for normal bone regrowth in animal models—findings they say could inform future regenerative-medicine strategies.
Five French passengers repatriated from hantavirus-hit MV Hondius ship
May 10, 2026 17:04AIIMS launches advanced therapeutic drug monitoring facility for epilepsy patients
May 10, 2026 16:58War secretary announces benefits reversal for vaccine mandate troops
May 10, 2026 14:59Neiva to become Latin America's first city with alkaline hydrolysis
May 10, 2026 13:04Egypt’s Hajj medical mission delivers 987 services, reports stable pilgrim health on May 9
May 10, 2026 09:22Whoop to offer video consultations with clinicians this summer
May 10, 2026 05:49Scientists identify molecular switch that limits scratching
May 10, 2026 03:50German passengers from Hondius land in Eindhoven for quarantine
May 10, 2026 01:24Self-selected music extends workout endurance by nearly 20 percent
May 09, 2026 22:54Struggle icon Dr Matjoa remembered at Bloemfontein funeral