Experts say exposure to radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in Pennsylvania. It is also the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among non-smokers in the United States. It's estimated that 40% ...

CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Radon, a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas is responsible for around 21,000 deaths each year and continues to be the second leading cause of lung cancer in ...

If the radon levels in your home are only slightly elevated, try sealing holes and cracks in concrete walls and floors and test again. In most cases, sealing doesn’t solve the problem. But you’ll have ...

Risk maps for the cancer-causing gas radon can encourage people to test their homes for the substance, but only if homeowners live in known, higher-risk areas, new University of Oregon research finds.

Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas. It's naturally released from rocks, soil and water—and it can get trapped inside homes, offices or schools. There's no known safe level of radon. There ...

NORWICH (WBNG) -- The Chenango County Health Department is encouraging residents proactive measures to mitigate the risks of radon. Radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas so it may be ...

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OKLAHOMA — Public Service Company of Oklahoma is sharing tips to keep your home free of risks from radon, a colorless and odorless gas. To prevent radon from entering your home, PSO says you should ...

OKLAHOMA — Public Service Company of Oklahoma is sharing tips to keep your home free of risks from radon, a colorless and odorless gas. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, ...