1.   Loss of this type of collagen, the same type found in bones, affects the elderly, just like osteoporosis, and smoking makes both worse.

2.   Solutions devised for one failing are attacked for making another worse.

3.   The convergence of drought and heat in the region has made both worse.

4.   At the Masters, Woods made no worse than par on the last six holes.

5.   The appeal called the reform unnecessary and said parts of it actually made German worse.