WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer, and since radon has no smell or taste, it likely isn’t a danger you think about, but experts say the levels can be the highest during ...
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to better understand: What is radon? How ...
(WHTM) — January is Radon Action Month, created to build awareness about the dangers of radon and encourage people to test their homes. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, radon is ...
Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – The deadly gas radon could be lurking in your home right now. The only way to know for sure is to test for it. Since January is Radon Action Month, you can get a test kit ...
This story is sponsored by Utahradon.org. Over 21,000 Americans die every year from radon-induced lung cancer, yet most people don't know when they have been exposed to the radioactive gas. Here's ...
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 ...
Kerri Robbins loves her home, so it was terrible to find out it made her sick. Robbins is one of thousands of Utahns who have developed lung cancer after radon exposure. Utah has the lowest rate of ...
I just finished reading Andy Larsen’s recent article, “Reality check: How much of a danger is radon anyway?,” and would like to present a reality check of my own — being diagnosed with Stage 4 ...
If you’ve come across radon, it’s probably as part of a home inspection that turned closing into a big hassle for everyone. But radon is no small matter. Take this threat seriously if it shows up in ...