January is Radon Action Month, an important reminder that one of the most serious indoor air pollutants is also one of the easiest to miss. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released from ...

A Dispatch investigation found a lack of awareness and legal protection for Ohioans regarding radon exposure. Radon is estimated to be present in over half of Ohio homes and can be found in any home, ...

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. According to the Lung Association’s recently released “State of Lung Cancer” report, more than 33% of homes tested for radon in Illinois ...

Jackie Cale, Iowa Government Relations Director with American Cancer Society Cancer Action speaks at the Iowa Capitol in 2022 when the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network held a Day at the ...

Let’s face it, “radioactive gas” isn’t exactly a cheerful topic for dinner conversation. But when radon shows up on a home inspection report, it can quickly become top of mind. Radon needs to be taken ...

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, may cause an increase of radon gas in nearby homes. Studies on fracking and radon have produced conflicting results, leading to calls for more research. Austin ...

Today, the American Lung Association, in collaboration with the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD), announced the winners of the 2026 National Radon Poster and Video Contests.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted from the soil that can accumulate indoors. It is colorless, odorless and tasteless. Radon can enter a home through cracks and openings in walls, ...

Radon gas, an invisible health threat that can build up in your home, is putting more Canadians at risk of deadly lung cancer ...

Having trouble breathing or feeling out of breath can also be a warning sign. This might happen if a tumor is blocking the ...

Eleanor Hubley Manor is a modest, beige one-storey apartment building just off a highway interchange near Halifax. As part of ...