David Garrett did not know what radon was until a friend at the health department suggested that he pick up a free radon testing kit. "I hung it up right away," the Springfield Twp. resident said, adding that he was shocked when he received the...[Read More]

Date Published: 09/27/2007

Eight things you won't find on most inspection checklists are: termites, radon gas, fireplaces and chimneys, roof, asbestos/lead paint, mold, air/water quality, and insulation. You might want to check out with a specialist....[Read More]

Date Published: 07/07/2008

Sleek, smooth granite counters pose little cancer-causing risk to homeowners looking to upgrade their kitchens, according to experts. State officials maintain â€" and tests confirm â€" the counters give off little of the radioactive gas....[Read More]

Date Published: 09/02/2008

Duke Cancer Institute's Office of Health Equity is partnering with the Durham County Department of Public Health, The Center for Black Health Equity, the Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Department of Health & Human...[Read More]

Date Published: 11/25/2020

As the turning of the season brings colder weather to North Carolina, and families close windows to keep warm, it is an excellent time to make plans for radon testing in your home. Radon is the odorless, colorless gas that is the second-leading cause of...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/15/2020