Health Risks & Science

One of the most common places the deadly gas called radon can be found in a home is the basement or sub-levels. It seeps up from the ground beneath…

  Radon gas is a common - and silent - killer all across the world. In the United States, it accounts for more than 21,000 deaths every year and…

It turns out that radon exposure may eventually be linked to more forms of cancer other than lung cancer - which has one of the highest mortality…

When discussing the dangers of radon, it's easy to dismiss the problem as being relevant only to homeowners. The reality - or gravity of the…

While radon resistant construction measures and mitigation systems are certainly the most effective when it comes to keeping the deadly gas out of…

The presence of radon in new homes can be eliminated with the use of radon resistant construction, which requires contractors to implement various…

Testing your home for radon is extremely important, it doesn't matter whether your home is new or old. Since radon is a naturally ocurring gas it can…

Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Unfortunately, lung cancer does not produce noticeable symptoms during it's earliest…

Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that forms naturally. It can seep into any home through cracks in the foundation, walls…

In 2008, the US Environmental Protection Agency held a video contest that called for lung cancer survivors to share their experience with the world…