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Term Safety: a Practical Guide for HomeownersDenver, CO, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A radon mitigation system is a ...

SPRINGFIELD — Do you know that federal and state guidelines recommend testing your home for the presence of radon? This radioactive gas seeps undetected into homes from the ground, and such indoor ...

Radon gas, an invisible health threat that can build up in your home, is putting more Canadians at risk of deadly lung cancer. A national research team is using throwaway toenail clippings to find ...

A long-awaited update to Canada's national building code requires newly built homes to include a type of radon mitigation ...

Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In Black Hawk County, lung cancer is ...

Oct. 9—In Dr. Ned Ketyer's opinion, there is no doubt that schools should test for radon — and test regularly. "The way radon works when it gets in the body is it damages DNA, and so that's why radon ...

Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas that poses a significant health risk if not properly monitored in your home. Luckily, there are several smart radon detectors available that can help you keep track ...

Schools understandably complain often about the burdens of government regulation, but their response to concerns about the dangers of radon exposure provides a vivid example of why mandates are ...

Radon is colorless and odorless. It’s a radioactive substance, which means it emits radiation. Radiation can damage your cells, consequently cancer. Although studies have been inconclusive, radon ...