Many victims live in areas with poor or non-existent health care systems and where antivenom treatments are often not available.

VOA: special.2010.01.25

She also says the study does not prove that negative emotions or distrust lead to bad health effects and shorter life.

VOA: special.2009.04.15

Poor Joshua Norton was not dangerous or violent, but he no longer knew what was real and what was only imaginary.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

Some of the guests were not sure what to think of Ellen and Doug's celebration -- or even how to describe it.

VOA: special.2011.05.23

And any argument between us would not cause me to lose heart or feel a sense of loss.

VOA: special.2010.07.11

The study also found that women who were not optimistic were more likely to smoke and have high blood pressure or diabetes.

VOA: special.2009.04.15

"I want a grandchild.I'll be seventy in July, and I just -- whether they get married or not, I want a grandchild."

VOA: special.2011.05.23

He had money and fame. But they did not cure his loneliness,his drinking, or his marriage problems.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

She could not read well. And she worked at two or three jobs to support her family.

VOA: special.2009.09.04

Supporters say the standards are goals and do not tell states or teachers how to teach.

VOA: special.2010.03.25

He was used to being alone and did not mind a night or two of it.

VOA: special.2009.06.27

They study wounds and chemical tests to find out if the victim died accidentally or not.

VOA: special.2010.05.05

And credit card companies may not offer gifts on or near a campus to persuade students.

VOA: special.2009.05.28

And doctors are told that steroids or antibiotics given by mouth are not recommended for hoarseness.

VOA: special.2009.09.02