Most people think of their basement as a storage space, a home gym, or a spot for the kids to hang out. Few ever stop to wonder what they might be breathing down there. Radon, an invisible and ...

Radon, a radioactive gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and is present at high levels in many Ohio homes. Radon forms from decaying metals in soil, entering homes through ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Up to a quarter of all Americans live in areas where radon levels are ...

The most dangerous threat in a home might not crackle, leak, or smell. It might sit quietly in the basement right now, building up with every passing day. Radon does not sting the nose. It does not ...

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 ...

Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have assembled a national database with millions of multi-day indoor radon measurements from 2001 to 2021. Findings reveal that nearly 25% of ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WARRENSBURG, Mo. — On Tuesday, fifth grader Raiven and her sister Sunnie spent the school day at home. They'll spend it outside of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A naturally occurring, radioactive gas is lingering in the homes of millions of Ohioans. Radon, considered the leading cause of ...