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Global warming to blame for most heat extremes – study

By Alister Doyle OSLO (Reuters) – Global warming is to blame for most extreme hot days and almost a fifth of heavy downpours, according to a scientific study on Monday that gives new evidence of how rising man-made greenhouse gases are skewing the weather. “Already today 75 percent of the moderate hot extremes and about 18 percent of the moderate precipitation extremes occurring worldwide are attributable to warming,” the climate

Amgen's cancer immunotherapy fails to impress FDA staff reviewers

U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff reviewers said an accelerated review of drugmaker Amgen Inc’s skin cancer immunotherapy cannot be considered at this time, citing concerns over the design and results of a key study. The review comes two days before a panel of FDA advisers votes on whether T-Vec should be approved to treat melanoma. The FDA typically accepts the panel’s recommendations. The engineered virus is injected into tumors

Hunger and death stalk millions in Yemen's war

By Mohammed Mukhashaf and Noah Browning ADEN/DUBAI (Reuters) – Hospitals bereft of electricity, homes crushed by air strikes, thousands on the move in search of water, shelter and food: Yemen’s humanitarian plight, long fragile, has become disastrous after a month of all-out war. Crammed with wounded people, some hospitals lacked the electricity or generator fuel to perform surgery, and aid officials say some bodies are now being stored in commercial

The 7 Best Things To Eat And Drink After Your Workout

• • • Avocado In Brief: Monounsaturated fat for muscle repair and B vitamins to jump-start your metabolism The Lowdown: Don’t be afraid of the f-word. Avocado is a no-brainer: In addition to healthy fats, which are crucial for absorbing vitamins A and E, it contains a suite of B vitamins that help your body metabolize all those healthy carbohydrates and proteins you’ve been packing away. Whey In Brief: Fat-torching,

Exercising In This Way Just Might Help You Live Longer

(Photo: Arthur Belebeau)  Daily physical activity is always a good thing (durrr,—yes, you already knew that), but new research is now suggesting thathow you exercise might just help you live longer. According to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine, people who performed vigorous exercise (think: competitive tennis, aerobics, running) for up to 30 percent of their time had longer lifespans than those who partook of more leisurely activities during the