Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for the deaths of more than 20,000 Americans each year – we figured it would be a great idea to talk about ways to prevent the disease. Long-term exposure to radon is what causes the most danger, so as always we recommend that you […]

Have you followed our advice and carried out the National Radon Action Week checklist we provided a few days ago? If you haven’t, you should get on it already. You see, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and many countries over. It is the leading cause in non-smokers, […]

You’ve read the continuous stream of stats we list: radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, it’s responsible for the deaths of more than 21,000 Americans each year and the EPA estimates that every one in fifteen homes has elevated radon levels. You’ve read our continuous stream of ways to combat the problem: […]

Welcome folks to National Radon Action Week, which will be taking place from October 20th to October 26th! If you’re wondering what that means exactly or just what radon is, keep on reading! If you already know what it’s about you can skip on down a little further to see some recommended ways to spend […]

Several classroms, offices and the gym were closed off at at an Illinois elementary school after dangerously high levels of the deadly gas radon were discovered. The school in question is the Pleasantdale elementary school in District 107. Deadly Gas Radon Discovered at Pleasantdale, Illinois Elementary School Initial tests were conducted for the deadly gas […]

Washington state residents might be interested to know about the details of a study conducted by the State Department of Health that outlines the levels of radon in the state. Residents – and interested parties – can pay a visit to the site and take a look at what areas of the state have a high, […]

National Radon Action Week is coming up from Oct 20th to Oct 26th. In light of that, we figured it would be a great time to share a couple DIY radon tools you can use in your home. The only way to discover whether or not radon gas is a problem in your home is to […]

By the end of 2014, Radon gas will have claimed the lives of over 22,000 Americans since it is a direct cause of lung cancer. The most unfortunate part about that is most who are diagnosed with lung cancer have absolutely no clue it even exists, or that it’s a significant health risk. To put […]

There is a stigma associated with lung cancer, which alludes to it being solely a smoker’s disease. Unfortunately, that belief couldn’t be further from the truth. Pulmonary Specialist Dr. Brad Wilcox – who works for CIC Associates in Des Moines, Iowa – says that there is another significant cause for lung cancer. “I think it certainly […]

The deadly odorless, tasteless, and invisible gas radon can be a problem anywhere. The geographical location of a structure, type or age matters little. Since radon is a naturally occuring radioactive decay product of Uranium and other elements – which are commonly found in soul – it can pose a threat to anyone. It seeps […]