He says every extra hour of television meant an eight percent increase in the chances of developing signs of depression.

VOA: special.2009.03.10

"Spending a number of hours together in that kind of environment,I think, can only help improve the chances of bipartisan cooperation.

VOA: special.2011.06.18

Those bacteria can increase the chances of a heart attack or stroke and worsen the effects of other diseases.

VOA: special.2009.03.11

The researchers said tPA improved the chances of a successful result by thirty-one percent and produced no change in the death rate.

VOA: special.2009.09.22

Still,President Obama said the results were "historic" and helped improve the chances for international negotiations later this year.

VOA: special.2009.07.11

It can be treated when found early, but once it grows the chances of survival drop sharply.

VOA: special.2009.05.13

Having a social connection with a lonely person increased the chances that another individual would feel lonely.

VOA: special.2009.12.22

Common viruses or bacteria may also increase the chances that some people will develop the disease.

VOA: special.2009.01.06

They say exposure at levels common among children in the United States may increase the chances that a child will be diagnosed with A.D.H.D.

VOA: special.2010.05.26

It increases the chances that he or she will suffer little or no brain damage.

VOA: special.2009.08.11

Doctors say CPR greatly increases the chances that a person whose heart stops will survive.

VOA: special.2009.08.11

Each passing hour cuts the chances of survival for the trapped and untreated.

VOA: special.2010.01.16

Breastfeeding reduces the chances of infections in the first few hours of life.

VOA: special.2010.08.04

But under the PhRMA deal, the chances for additional cost-saving measures are unclear.

VOA: special.2009.08.14

Later,it reduces the chances of stomach and intestinal infections in babies.

VOA: special.2010.08.04

But once it grows the chances of survival drop sharply.

VOA: special.2009.06.23

"The passion that has come out is, I think,diminishing the prospects, diminishing the chances that the president will succeed.

VOA: standard.2009.08.17