Pennsylvania environmental regulators and the American Lung Association urge testing for radon in homes, in recognition of National Radon Action Month in January. Radon is responsible for an estimated ...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure. Rob Leonard, a Construction Industry Consultant, joins us on Here @ Home to talk about this ...
Radon is a radioactive gas that is naturally produced on Earth. It exists everywhere and doesn't usually cause any problems, but if too much radon starts to build up in our homes, there can be serious ...
You’ve probably heard of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, but there’s another invisible threat that might be lurking in your home: radon. This naturally occurring gas can seep into your house from ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Almost 15 years ago, doctors were treating Charlie McQuinn for lymphoma when they caught an unrelated lung cancer, he said. “There's no nerve endings in your lungs, so if you have ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Did you know that one in every four Michigan homes is expected to have radon levels that exceed the recommended federal action level? January is National Radon Action ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. And it could be in your house. January is National Radon Action Month and a good time to add it to your list of things to ...
Radon, a radioactive gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and is present at high levels in many Ohio homes. Radon forms from decaying metals in soil, entering homes through ...
Do you have radon in your home? Unless you test for the harmful gas, it's impossible to know. According to a recent study completed by the American Lung Association, 13.9% of radon test results in New ...
MADISON (WKOW) -- Roughly half of Dane County homes tested in the last three years had high levels of radon, according to Public Health Madison & Dane County. The invisible, scentless and tasteless ...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Radon is odorless and tasteless, it can seep into homes without anyone noticing and leave a lasting impact. It’s one of the leading causes of lung cancer, right after smoking ...
Free radon tests are available from the St. Joseph County Department of Health, allowing residents to check their home for the gas that is said to be the No. 1 cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers.