ST. PAUL, Minn. — A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to better understand: What is radon? How ...

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Radon is a radioactive gas that forms when uranium in the soil breaks down. It can enter homes and buildings, but you can’t see, taste, or smell it. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, ...

Purchasing a new home can be as stressful as it is exciting. While most buyers seek out homes that suit their budgets and lifestyles, the homes also need to be in good structural condition and harbor ...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — January is Radon Action Month. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 21,000 people die annually from lung cancer caused ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's likely that at some point, especially if you've purchased a home, you've heard the term radon before. But what exactly is this element and should you be concerned about it ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The City of Gresham shut down Fire Station 75 on Thursday because of elevated levels of radon — raising concerns about the risk of exposure to the gas in Oregon. According to ...

You’ve probably heard of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, but there’s another invisible threat that might be lurking in ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — January is Radon Awareness Month in the United States and the EPA recommends every home be tested for radon gas. Radon can cause serious health problems including ...

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 ...