Q: I’ve been hearing a lot recently about how dangerous radon gas can be. I purchased a test kit for my home, but I don’t know what levels are considered high. Could you please explain safe radon ...
BOISE, Idaho — Radon, a colorless, odorless, and invisible radioactive gas, is present in homes across Idaho, and experts say its levels are high in a big portion of the state. According to the Idaho ...
Recent research indicates that approximately one in five residential buildings in Canada has elevated radon levels, a statistic that has more than doubled since the late 2000s. With radon being ...
One of the key reasons why radon hasn't been talked about until more recently is because our scientific understanding of the negative effects of radon is relatively new. "Radon poses an easily ...
A statewide association is urging Hoosiers to evaluate the dangers of radon gas, the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
Lung cancer is a major issue in Canada. In fact, It’s the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country, accounting for around a quarter—and according to recent research, rates are climbing.
Radon gas, an invisible health threat that can build up in your home, is putting more Canadians at risk of deadly lung cancer. A national research team is using throwaway toenail clippings to find ...
Eleanor Hubley Manor is a modest, beige one-storey apartment building just off a highway interchange near Halifax. As part of ...
Nearly 64% of pre-mitigation home radon tests performed on Pueblo County homes between 2005 and 2023 tested above the action limit set by the Environmental Protection Agency, which necessitates action ...
Radon gas exposure can cause lung cancer. Walking Mountains Science Center has partnered with Vail Health’s Shaw Cancer Center and Eagle County’s Environmental Health Department to raise awareness and ...
THE RADON LEVELS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. HOMES. ACCORDING TO SOUTH CAROLINA, RADON LEVELS IN HOMES ARE HIGHER IN THE UPSTATE THAN OTHER PARTS OF THE STATE. JENNIFER READY EXPLAINS WHAT THIS MEANS AND HOW ...
To help prevent lung cancer from exposure to radon gas, Walking Mountains has partnered with Eagle County Public Health and Environment and Vail Health’s Shaw Cancer Center to raise awareness and ...