The United States National Institutes of Health says autoimmune diseases affect an estimated five to eight percent of the country's population.

VOA: special.2010.06.15

A separate study has found that age, gender and where a person has extra body fat may affect the risk of migraine.

VOA: special.2009.03.18

Toyota says it found a software problem that could briefly affect the "feel" of the anti-lock brakes on rough or slippery roads.

VOA: special.2010.02.05

Today we tell about an unusual and mysterious experience that can affect people in extreme situations of danger.

VOA: special.2010.02.24

This means that economic conditions beyond their control can affect the amount of money they will earn.

VOA: special.2010.02.17

Mental health experts also include other disorders like drug and alcohol abuse that affect millions of people.

VOA: special.2010.10.04

Ad Melkert told the Security Council that the delays affect the rebuilding of basic services in Iraq.

VOA: special.2010.08.07

During this time, Charlie developed serious problems that were to affect him the rest of his life.

VOA: special.2009.05.03

They want young people to question the issues that affect them and the future of Israeli society.

VOA: special.2009.11.25

People with minor cases of frostbite that affect only the skin may not suffer any permanent damage.

VOA: special.2009.12.23

It continued to affect the nation. And it was the most important issue of Millard Fillmore's presidency.

VOA: special.2009.04.16

The disappearance of ice will not only affect wildlife in the area such as seals and penguins.

VOA: special.2009.04.22

Some members of Congress have questioned the costs of the F.C.C.plan and how it may affect competition.

VOA: special.2010.03.19

The kinds of minerals in clay affect how soft or hard it is to work with.

VOA: special.2009.09.09