January is National Radon Action Month, and the American Lung Association is raising awareness of the potential health risks ...

A silent killer is lurking in homes across America—the invisible invader known as radon. You can’t see, taste, or smell radon, but you are likely breathing it in every day, and it may be compromising ...

Modern construction offers more energy-efficient buildings but also comes with one potentially deadly drawback: The air-tight structures are susceptible to radon gas buildup that can cause lung cancer ...

Powell could require developers that build new houses in the city to include systems to vent a radioactive gas linked to lung cancer. Councilman Brendan Newcomb on ...

We haven t even put away the holiday ornaments and here we are, already five days into the Environmental Protection Agency s (EPA) National Radon Action Month. This observance is intended to encourage ...

The answer often involves a special device called a radon fan. We’re giving you an inside look at radon fans and how they work, explaining what you need to know to keep your family safe. We’ll cover ...

Despite its prevalence, there is no known level of radon that is safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Let’s face it, “radioactive gas” isn’t exactly a cheerful topic for dinner conversation. But when radon shows up on a home inspection report, it can quickly become top of mind. Radon needs to be taken ...

As Debbie Greenman lay on her stomach, the doctor pushed a needle through her back to extract a bit of lung tissue. She was nervous yet confident about the biopsy. “I thought, ‘No way. This can’t be ...

WESTAMPTON – The Burlington County Health Department is distributing free radon test kits to county residents to check their homes for the radioactive gas. The kits are being made available as part of ...