Discoid lupus affects only the skin and can be identified by red marks on the face or neck.

VOA: special.2010.06.15

The National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases says the disease affects African Americans more than whites.

VOA: special.2009.07.28

Professor Tindle says the study did not confirm whether optimism leads to healthier choices, or if it actually affects a person's physical health.

VOA: special.2009.04.15

These include rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, a condition that affects the digestive system.

VOA: special.2011.04.05

Because each disease often affects different organs, many experts might be needed to treat the disorder.

VOA: special.2009.04.14

Earlier animal studies showed that emotional or mental tension around birth affects methylation of the genes.

VOA: special.2009.11.24

Later,it was announced that she had the disease called multiple sclerosis that affects the muscles.

VOA: special.2010.05.09

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation says alopecia areata affects about two percent of the population.

VOA: special.2011.04.05

"The program gives the student a personalized feedback about their use of alcohol and how it affects goals and aspirations that are important to them.

VOA: special.2011.07.29

Experts say the disease affects women at least two times as often as men.

VOA: special.2009.01.06

The disease affects between five hundred thousand and one million five hundred thousand Americans.

VOA: special.2009.02.03

The mineral content of clay also affects the temperature level at which it hardens.

VOA: special.2009.09.09

The World Health Organization says asthma affects about three hundred million people worldwide.

VOA: special.2009.07.28

In fact,hormones might explain why lupus affects women far more often then men.

VOA: special.2009.04.14