A naturally occurring, radioactive gas is lingering in the homes of millions of Ohioans. Radon, considered the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, has been recorded at high levels ...

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A still from a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection video demonstrating how to use a radon test kit. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of ...

(WHTM) — January is Radon Action Month, created to build awareness about the dangers of radon and encourage people to test their homes. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, radon is ...

Do you have radon in your home? Unless you test for the harmful gas, it's impossible to know. According to a recent study completed by the American Lung Association, 13.9% of radon test results in New ...

Michigan officials are urging residents to test their homes for a dangerous, radioactive gas that is found naturally in the environment. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared January 2025 as ...

Whether you’ve been in your home for years or are just about to close on a new home in the Helena area, it’s important to have it tested for radon and know what to do if you get an elevated result.

If you’ve come across radon, it’s probably as part of a home inspection that turned closing into a big hassle for everyone. But radon is no small matter. Take this threat seriously if it shows up in ...

Have you heard about radon gas? It’s invisible and odorless, and just waiting for a chance to cause trouble. Think of it like a silent guest you never invited, one who might leave you coughing up ...

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging residents to test their homes for radon, a naturally occurring gas that causes lung cancer. About 1 out of every 10 homes in Wisconsin has high ...