HEALTH

The girl died from malaria despite not travelling abroad.

Hailey Dawson, who was born with Poland Syndrome, is aiming to throw first pitch at every MLB ballpark.

Folic acid plays a crucial role in DNA regulation.

Perfectionists struggle to accept themselves and their personal relationships can suffer as a result.

The MasSpec Pen provides surgeons with information about which tissue to cut and which to preserve, enabling better treatment.

Getting enough fatty acids in the womb helps babies regulate their DNA properly.

Researchers hope the technique could one day benefit humans.

Traits which predispose people to developing Alzheimer's or becoming a heavy smoker are disappearing.

The story about a diver whose body doubled in size from decompression sickness is either fake or just wrong.

Mice powered through from middle to old age retaining good memory skills and brain function.

Virus was able to effectively target a type of cancer cell which is resistant to normal treatments.

Acknowledging your own mortality can improve your quality of life.

The Gavi initiative has helped immunize 580 million children in developing countries.

Research shows how the effects of alcohol use on the brain differ between men and women.

Symptoms, causes and treatment of the most debilitating form of morning sickness.

The singer has hailed the healing properties of the plant and called for the drug to be made available in Australia.

IPPR report claims that 26% of higher education students use or require counselling services at some universities.

The experimental therapy showed an astonishing 83% remission rate in clinical trials.

Traces of Prozac and other medications are showing up in wild fish.

It's thought that many women don't or can't seek medical attention for their injuries.

Warmer weather means more time on the road, and greater risk of accident.

Pallid bats are just a few centimetres long, but the potent venom of the Arizona bark scorpion can't kill them.

The research could have huge implications for treating and preventing the disease.

Emory University scientists make key discovery in efforts to reverse effects of ageing.

Rsearch provides some of the strongest evidence yet for effectiveness of statins in reducing breast cancer rates.

The FDA have granted MDMA Breakthrough Therapy Designation after it cured PTSD sufferers in trials.

Sex and sleep are high on the list.

Boosting your gut health with the right foods could help beat anxiety and depression.

And you could reap all the health benefits from it.