Harvesting sperm before ejaculation may help infertile men

When looking at ejaculated sperm, researchers found that the extent of sperm DNA damage was much higher in infertile men than in fertile men. Source

Sperm DNA damage may lead to repeat miscarriages

A new study found that men in couples with recurrent pregnancy loss had twice as much sperm DNA damage and four times the amount reactive oxygen species compared to a control group. Source

With weeks to live, many cancer patients try useless treatments

A US study found that the urge to undergo ultimately fruitless cancer treatment "is not a rare phenomenon". Source

New evidence that veggies beat steak for heart health

Researchers have analysed data from dozens of trials evaluating the effects of red meat on heart disease, with the new study offering "clear guidance": replacing red meat with healthy plant protein sources, like nuts and beans, will give you a health benefit. Source

5 genius ways to ripen an avocado even faster

Because I want guac ASAP. Source

A new twist to work your obliques

The 'Russian twist' is a great way to develop your obliques. Source

Older women exploited by IVF clinics, says fertility watchdog

Clinics are using "selective success rates" to target older women, the fertility watchdog warns. Source

Campaign to tackle 'botched' cosmetic procedures

The use of self-injected dermal and lip fillers is rising, along with dangerous cosmetic surgery. Source

WATCH: What if humans didn't have to sleep?

But, what if we didn't need to sleep? What if we could spend our nap time doing something else? Source

Get back to nature to put stress at bay - 60-90 minutes in the outdoors will do the trick

For the greatest payoff, we should spend 20 to 30 minutes at least three times a week sitting or walking in a place that provides us with a sense of nature. Source

This new plant-focused diet could ‘transform’ our future

Shrink your waistline... and your carbon footprint. Source

WATCH: Microchipping humans wields great promise, but does it pose greater risk?

Having a microchip implanted for medical information, among other uses, wields great promise - but what are the risks? Source