Thirty percent of the devices had high levels of Mycobacterium avium, an organism linked to lung disease.

VOA: special.2009.10.13

The tests showed that many of the substances contained high levels of antioxidant chemicals known as polyphenols.

VOA: special.2009.05.19

High levels of sulfur in diesel made from petroleum have meant diesel engines produce a strong smell.

VOA: special.2010.11.17

For example,he found that high Internet use is linked to high levels of reading printed materials.

VOA: special.2009.03.27

The study found that almost three-fourths of the brands had dangerously high levels of lead.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

in the children." The scientists reported that the risk of the disorder was almost double in children with high levels compared to those with no measurable level.

VOA: special.2010.05.26

But people exposed to high levels of radioactive iodine can get thyroid cancer.

VOA: special.2011.03.30

Then high levels of heat harden it to produce many kinds of ceramics.

VOA: special.2009.09.09

High levels of domoic acid in the sardines may have worsened the effects of oxygen loss in the water as the fish crowded into a limited space.

VOA: special.2011.03.15

It remained at unusually high levels in several countries during their summer months.

VOA: special.2009.11.24

Children come in contact with high levels of pesticides through farming.

VOA: special.2010.05.26

Tanning beds can also produce high levels of U-V radiation.

VOA: special.2010.07.06

Cortisol provides high levels of energy during important periods.

VOA: special.2009.03.24

Others have very high levels.

VOA: special.2010.02.12

This is something that we point out in our report just says further evidence that cultural factors and societal factors can make a difference in who achieves at the very high levels and if girls are achieving or not."

VOA: special.2010.04.01

"You don't have to have access to high levels of al-Qaida or the Taliban to get rudimentary tradecraft and bomb-making training."

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

Provinces such as Kunduz and Balkh, which previously were relatively stable, are now seeing very high levels of Taliban activity,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

C-reactive protein is an indication of inflammation in the body, and,at high levels, is considered an early sign of future heart disease.

VOA: standard.2010.03.09

She said those include a lack of recognition of the deep concern over Iran's intention to continue enriching some uranium to high levels.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

The United States Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says while inflation is low across most major economies there are very high levels of unemployment.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

So in other words, if you live with a smoker, you really are at very high risk of demonstrating high levels of second-hand smoke exposure."

VOA: standard.2010.06.15