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Some level of the odourless, colourless radioactive gas is in every home — but long-term overexposure is considered a Class 1 ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oct. 9—In Dr. Ned Ketyer's opinion, there is no doubt that schools should test for radon — and test regularly. "The way radon ...

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 ...

Radon is sickening thousands of Ohioans a year. A Dispatch investigation found the state could be doing more to protect those ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Images of lung cells damaged by radioactive radon gas inside a University of Calgary lab shows how long-term exposure to radon ...

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 ...

When Maureen Hayes first tested her Ottawa home for radon a little over a year ago, the initial reading was far below Canada's current threshold to take action. Her device showed 114 becquerels per ...