January is National Radon Action Month, which means you should test your home for the colorless, odorless gas, which is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Kits are available from the National Safety Council at a discount or from your...[Read More]
Radiation Concerns Return While Collections Grow and Glow by Robert Kyle Radiation, an almost forgotten remnant from the Cold War, has returned to public consciousness as a weapon of terrorism and in potential nuclear bomb development from other...[Read More]
The American Lung Association recently released a statement expressing the need for concern over indoor air quality. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's own reports affirm that indoor air often contains 2-5 times (and sometimes more) the...[Read More]
Dana Reeve died on Monday in New York at the age of 44 from lung cancer. She was diagnosed with the disease in August. Reeve was a non-smoker. While it's not clear what caused her to get the disease, the American Lung Association says smoking or...[Read More]
Charles Pritt of RadonZone.com announced today that the company will contribute $3.00 to the American Cancer Society's Lung Cancer Fund for every order taken between March 15th and April 15th of this year. "In light of the unfortunate deaths of...[Read More]
Mounting evidence that radon gas causes lung cancer has prompted lawmakers to action. The legislature is considering a bill, whose prime sponsor is Rep. Ted Koffman (D-Bar Harbor) to set up a model radon standard for new residential construction. If...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/13/2007
President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal 2021 contains a 26 percent cut to funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This would mean the agency is funded only $6.7 billion, rather than $9.1 billion in 2020. The budget would eliminate...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/11/2020
A report recently released by the President's Cancer Panel focuses on underestimated cancer risks related to environmental contaminants and other harmful exposures, including radon. The report, "Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk: What We Can Do...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/24/2010
St. Paul, MN – Joined by public health advocates and homebuilder representatives, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced today Friday, April 30) that she will introduce federal legislation aimed at reducing exposure to cancer-causing radon gas in...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/04/2010
Dr. Oz told us today he tested his home for radon gas! Thank you Dr. Oz for helping to prevent future radon-induced lung cancer deaths by helping to spread the message that it is simple to test for radon and fix if the level are...[Read More]
Date Published: 03/25/2010
The EPA designated January as National Radon Action Month. If you're building a home, ask about radon-resistant building construction. If radon affects an existing home, there are ways to fix the problem, such as increasing under-floor ventilation...[Read More]
Date Published: 12/16/2009
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in the US. Most patients diagnosed with radon-related lung cancer do not live long because it is usually not diagnosed in the early stages. In an effort to raise awareness about the...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/13/2009
After a story about radon-related lung cancer in Minnesota captured thousands of viewers, the Minnesota legislature passed a law requiring radon-resistant construction in all new homes. Similar legislation was passed in Illinois. However, this is...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/13/2009
CNN Money lists dangerous toxins that may be found in your home and how to remove them without spending too much money. One highly dangerous "toxin" is radon gas, which you can test for inexpensively. If you have granite countertops, it may...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/06/2009
This is a general summary of frequently asked questions and their corresponding answers concerning radon, issues surrounding radon in the air and water, and mitigation of radon exposure. ...[Read More]
Date Published: 11/22/2004
Doctors cannot always explain why one person gets cancer and another doesn't. However, scientists have studied general patterns of cancer in the population to learn what things around us and what things we do in our lives may increase our chance of...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/05/2006
The president's panel on cancer is focusing on environmental factors. Several presenters spoke on radon, a cancer-causing radioactive gas that has largely slipped out of the public's...[Read More]
Date Published: 12/08/2008
A new study of the most popular granites used for kitchen countertops in the United States concludes that granite is safe to use in kitchens. The study, designed to determine whether radon gas sometimes released by natural stone poses any health risk,...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/24/2008
Unsure about whether your home has high levels of radon? It's time to find out if your house is among the estimated 1 in 15 with dangerous levels of the cancer-causing radioactive gas. The federal government has begun a campaign to increase radon...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/01/2007
The American Lung Association Health House program is urging homeowners to start the New Year by having their homes tested for radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter homes through the soil or well water. Long-term exposure to radon...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/24/2007
National Radon Action Month is quickly approaching. Updated press releases from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the Surgeon General will most likely be launched in January, but this is an early reminder to promote the upcoming...[Read More]
Date Published: 12/10/2008
Some types of granite do emit radon gas, but studies have shown that the majority of stones tested generate either unmeasurable or insignificant emissions that are well below the levels requiring EPA-recommended remediation....[Read More]
Date Published: 07/30/2008
Orkin, Inc., a pest control company, has created a campaign to help educate individuals on how to protect themselves from threats in and around the home. One item included is conducting a home radon test. Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless,...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/11/2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Surgeon General's Office are stepping up the call to action to get homes tested for radon, a cancer-causing radioactive gas that claims nearly 20,000 lives each year. Breathing indoor air...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/09/2007
Four more U.S. senators and a congressman this week joined the drumbeat of federal lawmakers calling for radon protections in public housing following a yearlong investigation by The Oregonian/OregonLive. "It's very concerning," Rep. Jim...[Read More]
Date Published: 12/21/2019
Novelist John Updike was a recent victim of lung cancer. 85 to 90 percent of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking. However, 15 percent occurs with non smokers. Other contributing causes are asbestos, radon, and other environmental...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/28/2009
Not-for-profit organization BuildClean urges homeowners to test their homes for radon, which can come from the soil or possibly from some building...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/06/2009
Plaintiffs lawyers are advertising on the Internet for clients whose granite countertops are emitting high levels of...[Read More]
Date Published: 07/30/2008
When you're sitting right in the middle of a buyers market, or at least an equitable market (neither a buyer nor seller market), this is the time when buyers should start asking for the moon. If you don't ask, you'll never get what you...[Read More]
Date Published: 08/17/2007
Field work by the Maine Geological Survey has revealed that a number of private wells in greater Augusta contain dangerous levels of arsenic, uranium, and radon. The culprit, said Maine State Geologist Robert Marvinney, is not human pollution, but Mother...[Read More]
Date Published: 08/09/2007
It's a handsome house, an almost-new colonial in a woodsy, Rockport neighborhood. John Bragg, a broker at deRochemont Realtors in Rockland, was happy to have the $475,000 listing under contract in January. But then something unexpected happened. A...[Read More]
Date Published: 03/13/2007
The Maine Association of REALTORS® is reporting on new "maximum exposure guidelines" (MEG) for radon levels in private wells and inside air. Previous guidelines recommended that radon mitigation be installed when inside air radon met or exceeded 4...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/05/2007
A federal lawsuit alleging the state knew about radon dangers at a Connecticut prison, but failed to act for decades, can proceed to trial, a three-member panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled. The ruling came in Thursday...[Read More]
Date Published: 07/06/2020
A federal appeals court has ruled that a group of Connecticut prison inmates can move forward with a lawsuit that accuses the state of failing to protect them from exposure to dangerous radon gas. The lawsuit is one of two filed by current and former...[Read More]
Date Published: 06/30/2020
Secretary Ben Carson made his first public comments about radon in public housing following a yearlong investigation by The Oregonian/OregonLive, suggesting in one breath that it's not a federal responsibility while in another pledging to take steps...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/31/2020
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Wednesday joined the growing list of federal lawmakers calling for radon protections in public housing following a yearlong investigation by The Oregonian/OregonLive. In a letter to Ben Carson, secretary of the U.S....[Read More]
Date Published: 01/29/2020
Housing Secretary Ben Carson has provided no response to a bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators pressing for federal action to protect public housing tenants from exposure to radioactive gas. The senators on Jan. 15 requested a meeting with Carson,...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/24/2020
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and a bipartisan group of Senators in requesting a meeting with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson to get answers on why...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/15/2020
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs and does not usually cause noticeable symptoms until it's spread through the lungs or into other parts of the body. This means the outlook for the condition is not as good as many other types...[Read More]
Date Published: 12/27/2019
In a study conducted at the University of North Dakota, researchers discovered that the presence of radioactive radon daughters in the brains of non-smoking persons with Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease was 10 times greater than it was in the brains of...[Read More]
Date Published: 06/14/2010
2011 National Radon Poster Contest is sponsored by Kansas State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Contest Calendar * 2011 Contest opens March 1, 2010 and closes October 31, 2010 * Judging for national level entries will...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/18/2010
Key facts * Radon is the second most important cause of lung cancer in many countries. * Radon is estimated to cause between 3% and 14% of all lung cancers, depending on the average radon level in a country. * Radon is much more likely...[Read More]
Date Published: 10/13/2009
It is well known that the main cause of lung cancer among smokers is their cigarettes, but unbeknownst to many is that this cancer develops in a large number of nonsmokers. The leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers is exposure to radon in the home....[Read More]
Date Published: 10/15/2009
Fears about granite surfaces are largely unfounded, experts say, but a test can quell homeowners' worries. The best course of action is to test for radon in air, regardless of whether the home has granite...[Read More]
Date Published: 03/13/2009
The National Safety Council's Radon Awards Ceremony is being held on Jan 28, ,2009, at the National Press Club. It recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to reducing radon related deaths. Awards are presented for the winners...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/28/2009
More people today are at risk from exposure to radon than when the EPA's radon program began over twenty years ago. Some states have passed legislation after victims of radon-related lung cancer have come forward and obtained media attention....[Read More]
Date Published: 01/21/2009
The Marble Institute of America has introduced a national stone safety testing program called the Home Approved Stone program. Based on testing protocols developed by an independent parties in the scientific community, natural stone products that pass...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/04/2009
The most comprehensive review of scientific data on radon emissions from granite countertops shows that contribution to indoor radon levels is well below EPA's guideline for action and even levels found in outdoor...[Read More]
Date Published: 09/19/2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is using existing funds to develop a program, Indoor Air Package, that will give homes a seal of approval if they use certain building techniques to protect against radon, pests and...[Read More]
Date Published: 09/19/2008
Does a variant gene, common to half the people of European descent, cause lung cancer? Dr. Stephen Chanock, of the National Cancer Institute, said many variables lead to such diseases, and it is unrealistic to say that one gene can be pinpointed as...[Read More]
Date Published: 04/10/2008
More and more communities are becoming concerned about potential links between cancer and chemicals found in their drinking water. Whether you drink municipal water or drink from a well, additives and contaminates linked to cancer probably exist in your...[Read More]
Date Published: 10/31/2006
Safe food and clean drinking water are central to a healthy lifestyle. Taking into account that humans consume nearly 3,000 gallons of air each day, it's time for clean air to join these concerns at the forefront of our health considerations....[Read More]
Date Published: 01/09/2007
The National Safety Council's Radon Poster Contest, conducted in partnership with EPA and U.S. Department of Agriculture, is intended to raise awareness of radon and the importance of testing homes and fixing elevated levels. Radon is a naturally...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/10/2007
In a study conducted at the University of North Dakota, researchers discovered that the presence of radioactive radon daughters in the brains of non-smoking persons with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease was 10 times greater than it was in the...[Read More]
Date Published: 08/02/2007
Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. But while most Americans know tobacco smoke is the primary trigger for lung cancer, very few are aware of the risks posed by radon -- or that dangerous levels of the gas can be...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/24/2007
The American Lung Association Health House program is urging homeowners to start the New Year by having their homes tested for radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter homes through the soil or well water. Long-term exposure to...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/24/2007
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a release in January urging consumers to be cautious about the danger of radon gas. While the home is a major source of exposure to the gas, the EPA reports that "only one in five homeowners has actually...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/10/2007
Radon is a radioactive gas that can be found in any home, new or old. This toxic gas comes from decomposed uranium in the soil, and since it always moves from the ground into the air above, it often leaks into houses through cracks in the foundation....[Read More]
Date Published: 02/16/2007
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler appeared before lawmakers Thursday to defend a budget that would bring the agency to its lowest funding level in years. As with previous Trump administration budgets, lawmakers are...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/27/2020
Yesterday, February 14, House Rules Committee Chair James P. McGovern (MA-02) and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and United States Representatives Richard E. Neal (MA-01), Stephen F. Lynch...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/15/2020
On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, joined a growing number of federal lawmakers in urging the Trump administration to address reports of hazardous levels of radon in public housing in Huntsville. Jones sent a letter to U.S. Department...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/03/2020
A former USA Olympic hockey star wants everybody in America to be aware of a gas that causes lung cancer. Rachael Malmberg was a former Olympic hockey player who is also a lung cancer survivor. Shockingly, the cause of her cancer had nothing to do...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/31/2020
Researchers uncover geographic heterogeneity in type 1 diabetes incidence across England, and identify demographic and environmental factors significantly associated with this variability. Susan Hodgson (Imperial College London, UK) and colleagues...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/27/2020
The most common approach for radon abatement is active soil depressurization (ASD). ASD draws the soil gases (including radon) from the ground directly adjacent to the structure and diverts it away from the home. This is called "out...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/11/2009
W hen the weather outside is frightful, the conditions inside can be pretty scary, too. The health risks of polluted air inside our houses — a year-round concern — can be greater in the winter, health and environmental officials say. Pollutants build up...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/07/2007
Female non-smokers suffer disproportionately By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY The death of Dana Reeve on Monday serves as a reminder of one of lung cancer's tragic truths. "If there was no smoking, there would still be lung cancer," says...[Read More]
Date Published: 03/07/2006
When we talk about air pollution, we immediately think about outdoor pollution. The air pollution on the outside is mainly because of industrial and automobile emissions. Most of us do not consider indoor air pollution which can also harm our body....[Read More]
Date Published: 09/24/2020
Radon gas is a naturally occurring byproduct produced by the deterioration of uranium in igneous rock and soil. It enters the home through cracks in the foundation, slowly building up until it becomes hazardous to your health. The harmful gas can cause...[Read More]
Date Published: 06/22/2020
She had called with a cough. Lena, in her 70s, but lean, lively and looking 15 years younger, rarely complained about anything. "I've had a little more sinus drainage than usual and it seems to be giving me a cough. I didn't want to bother...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/31/2020
U.S. military families around the world are living in government-owned and -operated housing containing serious health and safety risks, according to the most recent report by the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General. The report stems...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/11/2020
Military families living in 38,000 housing units owned and operated by the U.S. government face health and safety risks such as lead-based paint, asbestos, radon and contaminated drinking water because the services have failed to monitor these...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/05/2020
So many of us are stuck inside, what with stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and working remotely. Still, breathing freely — particularly during a respiratory illness-inducing pandemic — is critical. What's the best way to ensure good air...[Read More]
Date Published: 03/26/2020
Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer. The naturally occurring radioactive gas is found beneath some one in 15 houses in the U.S. When we think of lung cancer risk factors, cigarettes are usually the first to come to mind, and with a good...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/28/2020
It is invisible. It has no smell. And it is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America. What naturally-occurring radioactive gas can wreak such havoc? Radon. "You can't see it, you can't smell it, you don't...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/12/2020
RADON FUNDS: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has pledged to seek a "record amount" of money from Congress to combat environmental hazards like radon gas. The commitment follows a November investigation by The...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/06/2020
A family who just moved from California to Colorado say they feel trapped in a home with unsafe radon...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/05/2020
The American Cancer Society recently reported a drop in the overall cancer death rate in the U.S., with an overall 29% decline in cancer deaths from 1991 to 2017. This resulted in 2.9 million fewer deaths over this span. This decline was mainly...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/04/2020
Radiation is everywhere. Ultraviolet light streams down from the sun. Radon may seep from the cracks in our basements. Nuclear energy keeps the lights on in millions of homes across the world. X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans may be used...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/03/2020
In some cases, cancer is the combination of a variety of factors, in others, it can be attributed to genetics or a specific carcinogen. Regardless, there are preventative measures one can take to reduce the chances of a cancer diagnosis. National Cancer...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/02/2020
When you have selected a home, you love it's important to do your due diligence and carefully examine any potential issues with the house. Savvy investors and real estate agents recommend that you get a home inspection before you finalize your...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/27/2020
January is National Radon Action Month, so MLHS would like to share some ways to ensure your home is safe from radon gas. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and claims the lives of approximately 21,000 Americans every year,...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/09/2020
Concerns regarding the safety of granite surfaces and the level of radon gas emitted has sparked a controversy by 90. However, the extensive use of granite in kitchen and bath caused renewed interest in this old issue. The New York Times recently...[Read More]
Date Published: 10/11/2009
10 reasons (other than the fact that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers) to test your home for...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/07/2009
Some types of granite that are used for countertops can emit radon. However, it will vary depending on where the stone is from and what elements it is composed of. Most radon risk, however, derives from gas that is emitted from the soil and that can...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/08/2009
Episode # 3 of the Nontoxic Living Podcast puts the spotlight on RADON- what it is, how it affects your health, and how to eliminate or reduce your exposure to radon in your home. MP3 File Hosted by Randy and Kathy...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/11/2007
When you think of life support, probably the first thing that comes to mind is air. Water might occur to you, and food, but since most of us carry enough fat around the waist line to last a few days, nutrition usually comes last. Nevertheless, when you...[Read More]
Date Published: 05/03/2007
Annual screening for lung cancer with CT scan can identify lung cancers at an early curable stage, resulting in high 10-year survival rates, according to results of the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP). The I-ELCAP study...[Read More]
Date Published: 10/25/2006
As airborne radon in buildings constitutes a major health risk worldwide, measures to reduce radon levels represent an important consideration for homes, schools, and workplaces. Simple ways to reduce radon substantially reduce associated health risks....[Read More]
Date Published: 10/28/2006
New research has shown that early screening with CT scans could significantly improve the survival rates from lung cancer. Tobacco is the main cause of lung cancer and 90 percent of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking. Other causes include...[Read More]
Date Published: 10/26/2006
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that occurs naturally in the earth from the decay of radioactive uranium in the soil. However, radon exposure in a domestic setting is actually a dangerous threat to your health and your real-estate...[Read More]
Date Published: 11/08/2006
When the weather outside is frightful and the fire inside delightful, it's so tempting to curl up on the couch and avoid the nasty winter air. But after a few hours, you may feel the beginnings of a dull headache, perhaps a raspy throat or a stuffy...[Read More]
Date Published: 11/11/2006
This article gives a general idea about the lungs, pollutants, lung cancer diagnosis, disease stages, and treatments for lung...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/09/2007
This article gives a general idea about the lungs, pollutants, lung cancer diagnosis, disease stages, and treatments for lung...[Read More]
Date Published: 02/09/2007
We haven't even put away the holiday ornaments and here we are, already five days into the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "National Radon Action Month." This observance is intended to encourage the public to test their homes...[Read More]
Date Published: 01/07/2006