Children continuously exposed to higher levels of naturally occurring radon gas in their homes may experience changes in how ...

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas and the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., causing an estimated 21,000 ...

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 ...

We are continuously exposed to radioactivity in everyday life. Some of the most familiar sources of radiation include microwave ovens in our kitchens and the radios we listen to in our cars. Most of ...

This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. About 5 billion years ago, stars merged and exploded, creating uranium that eventually became ...

NASHVILLE, TN - June 24, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Environmental Service Pros, a Nashville-based environmental hazard ...

As a nonsmoker with no family history of cancer, Anju Bhargava had no reason to think her occasional cough could be something ...

In case you haven't heard, it's National Radon Action Month. Every January, the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies hit the airwaves to tell us that radon gas can kill and that ...

Radon mitigation systems can cost anywhere from $700 to $4,000, but the average homeowner will pay around $1,000. While these systems can be pricey, they can protect members of your household from ...

Radon can accumulate in some places where ventilation is inadequate. Long-term exposure can increase the chance of getting lung disease, which can cause coughing and difficulty breathing. Long-term ...