No areas of the country are free from exposure, and people are encouraged to test their homes. Scientists link indoor gas to ...

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 ...

Darby et al. have shown that radon in the home is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, accounting for around 9% of lung cancer deaths in Europe. This has practical implications ...

Minnesota homes are three times more likely than the rest of the country to have deadly, radioactive gas in their home. Some ...

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 ...

Symptoms of radon exposure include shortness ... protect yourself and your loved ones," Williams said. "Do a home radon test." WFMZ.com Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only ...

One of the first questions Akerley asks his patients is, 'Have you tested your home for radon?' Most of his patients ... to have a delayed diagnosis with symptoms as minor as a cough or back ...

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 ...