Oct. 9—In Dr. Ned Ketyer's opinion, there is no doubt that schools should test for radon — and test regularly. "The way radon works when it gets in the body is it damages DNA, and so that's why radon ...

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 ...

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The EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General have determined that exposure to radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in ...

A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S. states found a link between childhood leukemia and levels of decaying radon gas, including those lower than the federal guideline for mitigation.

Several things in your home pose a serious risk to your and your family’s health. You should always ensure that your electrical fittings are covered and that your gas supply doesn’t have any leaks.

Schools understandably complain often about the burdens of government regulation, but their response to concerns about the dangers of radon exposure provides a vivid example of why mandates are ...

Roughly one in five residential buildings in Canada has high radon levels — a figure that’s more than doubled since the late 2000s — while radon-induced lung cancer kills an estimated 3,200 people ...

Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas that poses a significant health risk if not properly monitored in your home. Luckily, there are several smart radon detectors available that can help you keep track ...

As a father of four, Tim Briggs considered it common sense that schools would test for radon. As a state lawmaker, he was appalled that every school doesn’t, and he has made it his mission to do ...

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa — The Black Hawk County Board of Health has approved an updated Position Statement on Radon, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding residents from this preventable ...