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Risk maps for the cancer-causing gas radon can encourage people to test their homes for the substance, but only if homeowners ...

When it is very cold outside, many people keep their windows shut - but the risk of deadly radon gas rises if you don't air ...

Brian Yang first became aware of radon when his family moved from New Jersey to Center Valley two years ago. “We got a letter in the mail from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, ...

Our neighbors were selling their home and had it tested for radon. The test was positive. Why should we be concerned about ...

A naturally occurring, radioactive gas is lingering in the homes of millions of Ohioans. Radon, considered the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, has been recorded at high levels ...

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 ...

Purchasing a new home can be as stressful as it is exciting. While most buyers seek out homes that suit their budgets and lifestyles, the homes also need to be in good structural condition and harbor ...

We do a lot to protect ourselves in our homes. We put in smoke alarms, security systems, locks, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors as well as other safety and security measures. But ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (EAU CLAIRE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE) - During January, which is National Radon Action Month, community members can purchase a discounted home radon test kit from ...

January is Radon Action Month, and WQAD is teaming up with MidAmerica Basement Systems to help families in the Quad Cities take an important step toward a safer home—at half the cost. Radon is a ...

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 ...