New findings from the NC Department of Health and Human Services reveal high radon levels detected in 77 out of 100 North ...

The source of radon gas, uranium, has been around for eons, but how we've interacted and understood its impact in the last ...

Smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer and radon exposure is the second leading cause. People who smoke who are also exposed to radon are at an even greater risk of lung cancer, so it is ...

Radon—an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas found in homes and buildings at high levels throughout the United States—is the second leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for about 21,000 deaths ...

Key Takeaways Radon, an invisible and odorless gas, poses significant health risks if allowed to accumulate indoors. Testing is the first critical step in identifying potential radon issues; regular ...

And because you can’t see, smell, or taste radon, testing is the only way to know if this gas is in your home,” says Andrew Barton, senior public health manager at GBPH. The health unit ...

In fact, the Kent County Health Department says this gas, known as radon, is the leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. among non-smokers. And, according to one expert, it's basically everywhere.