Health Risks & Science

Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It's responsible for the deaths of more than 21,000 Americans each year…

A small village in Kazakhstan has become known as "sleepy hollow" or "sleepy valley," because residents intermittently fall asleep and enter a…

Ed Petterson and his wife Jane found that their dream home in Nashville, Tennessee may not be such a blessing after all. “We wanted something quiet…

Radon -- a naturally occurring radioactive gas -- seeps into homes through cracks in the foundation, walls and flooring. Once inside, it collects in…

Homeowner Jan Poulsen of South Jordan Utah, was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer thanks to exposure to elevated levels of radon gas. After…

Not everything related to radon gas -- and its associated dangers -- is about doom and gloom. Two second-year students from Ireland have earned a…

Did you know, there's a pretty good chance that your home may be silently killing you and your family? Worse yet, you'd be none the wiser, until many…

Most people hear about radon through the grapevine or read about how dangerous it is on a popular blog or news site. Sadly, that's usually about as…

Just in time for National Radon Action month, a new disclosure law in Minnesota went into effect requiring home sellers to inform buyers whether or…

In honor of Radon Awareness Month, we bring you a great infographic from the folks at RadonIsReal.org. This infographic highlights the dangers of…