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Court says pot smokers can be fired even in Colo.
April 25, 2013 4:26 PM
DENVER (AP) - Medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but employers in the state can lawfully fire workers who test positive for the drug, even if it was used off duty, according to a court ruling Thursday. The Colorado Court of Appeals decision found there is no... more » -
Lung cancer CT scans: Just for older heavy smokers
May 20, 2012 1:35 PM
CHICAGO (AP) - New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers. The advice applies only to those aged 55 to 74. The risks of screening younger or older smokers or nonsmokers outweigh any benefits,... more » -
Lung scans can lead to high false alarms
April 19, 2010 5:13 PM
A new study suggests that checking smokers for cancer with lung scans can lead to a lot of false alarms and unneeded follow-up tests. Government researchers say anyone considering screening with a CT scan or X-rays should take into account the high risk of false alarms. If there's something... more »
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