Poor air quality can cause asthma flare-ups, unwanted absences, and even make it harder for students to concentrate and do well on tests. One of the major factors that can put individuals at risk is ...

We do a lot to protect ourselves in our homes. We put in smoke alarms, security systems, locks, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors as well as other safety and security measures. But ...

BOISE, Idaho — Radon, a colorless, odorless, and invisible radioactive gas, is present in homes across Idaho, and experts say its levels are high in a big portion of the state. According to the Idaho ...

January has been declared Radon Testing Awareness Month in Colorado, as health officials urge members of the community to ...

Exposure to radon was linked to an increased risk for gestational diabetes, a population-based cohort study suggested. Among 9,107 mothers-to-be, those living in U.S. counties with the highest radon ...

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DENVER (KDVR) — It’s National Public Health Week, and cancer survivors are warning Colorado residents about radon. It was in 2018 when Joanie Ryan went in for a routine scan. “As a nonsmoker, I was ...

January is National Radon Action Month. The American Lung Association in New York is urging everyone to test their homes. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted from the ground that is ...

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Most radon inspection costs range from $146 to $716, though a typical average is $420. Homeowners anticipating the cost of a radon inspection will need to consider factors such as the home size, ...

A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S. states found a link between childhood leukemia and levels of decaying radon gas, including those lower than the federal guideline for mitigation.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States after cigarette smoke, according to the CDC. To help Tennesseans find out if they are being ...