How fruits, veggies help improve men’s semen quality

October 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - An innovative method developed by an American professor can help fruits and vegetables retain their freshness. Millions of tons of fruits and vegetables are dumped every year just because they are too delicate for handling or have a short shelf-life, says the US Department of Agriculture.

October 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A Georgia State University professor in the US has developed an innovative new way to keep fruit, vegetables and flowers fresh for longer periods of time. Microbiologist George Pierce's method uses a naturally occurring microorganism - no larger than the width of a human hair - to induce enzymes that extend the ripening time of fruits and vegetables, and keeps the blooms of flowers fresh.

October 19th, 2009 Report: Students need more veggies, fewer caloriesWASHINGTON — School lunches need more fruits, veggies and whole grains and a limit on calories, says a report urging an update of the nation's 14-year-old standards for cafeteria fare. But the changes won't come cheaply.

October 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Almost eight in 10 individuals are missing out on the health benefits of a diet rich in colourful fruits and vegetables, which leads to a phytonutrient gap with potential health consequences, according to America's Phytonutrient Report. The new report has highlighted that the colour of fruits and veggies eaten can be as important as the quantity.

October 8th, 2009 LONDON - Birds prefer to choose a mate who appears to be as attractive as themselves and has the same "market value", reveals a new study. In the research, boffins found that female zebra finches never tried to play out of their league and happened to choose low-quality males rather than their superior competitors.

September 24th, 2009 USDA to fund conservation effort in 12 statesWASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department is pouring $320 million into efforts to improve water quality in the Mississippi River basin. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced in a videotaped speech on Thursday that he is creating the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative.

September 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A drug initially used to treat seizures improves sleep quality in menopausal women with hot flashes, claims a new study. University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have reported the finding online and in the September issue of the Journal of Women's Health.

September 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - German researchers are sure that compression technologies can put an end to the poor images and sound quality that are often encountered by people during video and telephone conferencing sessions. At this year's IFA international consumer electronics exhibition in Berlin, researchers from four Fraunhofer Institutes will demonstrate the power and flexibility of these new technologies by holding games sessions in which players compete against each other via the Internet.

August 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new study, scientists have determined that spices like rosemary, thyme, clove, and mint can provide eco-friendly pesticides for organic fruits and vegetables. As the industry tries to satisfy demands for fruits and veggies among the growing portion of consumers, well-known spices are now becoming organic agriculture's key weapons against insect pests.

August 15th, 2009 LONDON - In a new research, scientists have discovered that the oddly-shaped skulls of the wrinkle-faced bat include jaws that are more powerful than not just other fruit bats but also much larger predatory bats, which need to be able to sink their teeth into tough hides. With a strangely naked face covered in skin flaps and a wide, foreshortened skull, the head of the rarely seen, fruit-eating, wrinkle-faced bat (has been an enigma to biologists for a long time.

July 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Having sex every day improves men's sperm quality, an Australian study has revealed. In a study of men with fertility problems, researchers found that daily ejaculation for a week cut the amount of DNA damage seen in sperm samples.

June 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has found a link between couples' sleep quality and the quality of their relationship. It has shown that couples' relationship quality affects their sleep, and their sleep also affects their subsequent relationship functioning.

April 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Footballer David Beckham is geared up to launch his very own line of menswear with sports brand Adidas. The hunky sportsman has teamed up with Undefeated sneaker boutique owner James Bond for the fall-winter men's line, Originals by Originals, reports Contactmusic.

April 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Adding some walnuts to an otherwise healthy diet may help older people improve memory and behavioural skills, according to an animal model study. Walnuts contain polyphenols and other anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids.

February 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Teenagers are more likely to follow their parents in gorging on fast foods like burgers and fries rather than healthier fruits and vegetables. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers found that adolescents are more likely to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day if their parents do.