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	02/24/2011
Good Morning Pan LATEST NEWS In elective surgery, U.S. doctors in regions hold sway CHICAGO (Reuters) - When it comes to elective surgery in the United States, where patients live and which doctors they see play a big role how they are treated, U.S. researchers said on Thursday. | Full Article Dirty air triggers more heart attacks than cocaine February 24, 2011 08:19 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Air pollution triggers more heart attacks than using cocaine and poses as high a risk of sparking a heart attack as alcohol, coffee and physical exertion, scientists said on Thursday. | Full Article Vitamin D may help keep blood sugar under control February 23, 2011 05:26 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Drinking yogurt with extra vitamin D may help people with diabetes regulate their blood sugar, a study from Iran finds. | Full Article Equal access may cut some health disparities: study February 23, 2011 05:24 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Racial and economic disparities in the U.S. health care system may come down to access to medical care, hints a new report on appendicitis. | Full Article Takeda seeks U.S. approval of hypertension drug February 23, 2011 09:17 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Co said on Wednesday it submitted a new drug application in the United States for a hypertension drug. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Battles rage as rebels seize Libyan towns February 24, 2011 09:52 AM ET BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi launched a counter-attack on Thursday, fighting fierce gun battles with rebels who have threatened the Libyan leader by seizing important towns close to the capital. | Full Article UK court agrees Assange extradition to Sweden February 24, 2011 09:39 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - A British court agreed on Thursday to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to Sweden where he is wanted for questioning over sex crimes, dismissing claims the move would breach his human rights. | Full Article Brent backs off $120, volatile on Libya supply threat February 24, 2011 09:31 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Oil surged more than 7.5 percent to its highest since August 2008 on Thursday on concern uprisings in Libya could spread to other major oil producers in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia. | Full Article GM posts first full-year profit since 2004 February 24, 2011 09:36 AM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co posted fourth-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations, capping its most profitable year in over a decade after slashing costs and debt in a landmark bankruptcy. | Full Article Toyota recalls 2.2 million vehicles over pedal issues February 24, 2011 09:37 AM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp issued three recalls affecting nearly 2.2 million vehicles on Thursday, citing accelerator pedal issues. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Dow, S&P 500 down at open Jobless claims fall, durable orders mixed Target profit helped by low credit card write-offs Fed's Bullard: "Natural" to debate completing QE2 AIG may post big loss but remaining units the key RELATED VIDEO Massive evacuations from Libya Death toll rises in Christchurch Obama strongly condemns violence in Libya A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Bulgaria boosts spirits by cutting brandy price Full Article Big surfing contest wipes out, no waves Man has 39 wives, nearly 100 children Town changes name from "Speed" to "Speedkills" Catholic church ordains married man - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend