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Radon exposure – what you need to know

The mountains and mesas in Colorado are not only rich in beauty; they’re also rich in uranium. Where there’s uranium, there’s ...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The National Cancer Institute lists radon as the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Here @ Home sits down with Philip Agee, an assistant professor of building ...
If you've tested your home for radon and found elevated levels, you're probably asking the same question most homeowners ask: does radon mitigation actually work, or is it just expensive ...
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 ...
After her diagnosis, Annie Cacciato became a fierce advocate for radon testing and awareness. Cacciato's advocacy led to the passage of a state law declaring January as radon awareness month in Ohio.
LUCKEY, Ohio — Radon testing conducted at three Luckey-area schools by state health authorities last week found acceptably low levels of radon on par with the national indoor average, according to the ...
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and nearly 50% of Colorado homes have unhealthy levels of cancer-causing radon. This winter, the El Paso County Public ...
Michigan officials are urging residents to test their homes for a dangerous, radioactive gas that is found naturally in the environment. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared January 2025 as ...
January is National Radon Action Month, and the American Lung Association is raising awareness of the potential health risks of radon and the importance of home testing. Exposure to radon is the ...