Many people don’t know how to protect their homes and loved ones from the harmful effects of radon. When radon is responsible for around 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, understanding how to ...

Of all the physical harms that lurk these days — from car wrecks to virus strains to micro-bits of plastic in food — here’s one that’s not a biggie. That is, it’s not a biggie unless … You have a home ...

A cat sniffs A-Z Solutions radon testing equipment sit on a table at a resident’s home in Bexley on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. This investigation was made possible with support from the ...

SAGINAW CO., Mich. (WNEM) – The Saginaw County Health Department (SCHD) is giving out free DIY radon test kits during the month of October. The SCHD said radon is the biggest cause of lung cancer ...

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 ...

A UIS epidemiologist is leading a community effort to reduce lung cancer risk through radon education, free test kits and ...

A look at frequently asked questions about radon and what Ohioans can do to protect themselves from the toxic gas.