Laura thought she had found the perfect home until one test shined a light on a big problem many homebuyers don’t consider.

In January, the EPA recognizes National Radon Action Month and encourages Americans to test their homes for radon. Radon is an odorless, colorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when left ...

Roughly 40% of Pennsylvania homes are estimated to have elevated levels of radioactive radon, according to the state.

Any home, school, or building can have high radon levels,” says Elizabeth Paulson, Environmental Health Specialist at the ...

The change to Kat's treatment meant she could spend more time at home with her daughter Paige Thousands of patients in England with suspected lung cancer are being offered a blood test which can ...

leading to health problems including lung cancer. Home test kits offer a simple way to check for unsafe radon levels at home. 2. Avoid secondhand smoking Secondhand smoke refers to exhaled ...

(Adobe Stock) The health of Earth’s “green lung” has long been recognised as a key parameter of the overall sustainability of the planet (for human habitation; lots of other life forms will ...

Radon is a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. It comes from decaying uranium ... She thinks it’s linked to years of toxic exposures. Do-it-yourself home radon tests are widely available at ...