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 ...

A long-awaited update to Canada's national building code requires newly built homes to include a type of radon mitigation ...

SPRINGFIELD — Do you know that federal and state guidelines recommend testing your home for the presence of radon? This radioactive gas seeps undetected into homes from the ground, and such indoor ...

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 ...

An analysis of more than 700 counties across the U.S. has uncovered a connection between childhood leukemia and exposure to radon gas, even at levels below federal guidelines for mitigation. The ...

BOSTON - High levels of radon gas were detected in 21.8% of Massachusetts homes according to a new report by the American Lung Association called "The State of Lung Cancer." Radon is a colorless, ...

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, may cause an increase of radon gas in nearby homes. Studies on fracking and radon have produced conflicting results, leading to calls for more research. Austin ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. High levels of radon gas are detected in about 21.8 percent of homes in Massachusetts, according to a new report by the American ...

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