One issue with granite countertops is that radon is emitted from some because they contain uranium. Scientists seem to agree that the levels are very low, but the precise effect on humans through long-term exposure remains...[Read More]
Date Published: 09/19/2008
Radon is a serious problem. It’s the No. 2 cause of lung cancer, behind smoking. The good news is you can detect radon in your home and remove it with relative ease. Radon test kits are fairly accurate and not that expensive....[Read More]
Date Published: 09/02/2008
While most lung cancers are caused by smoking cigarettes, the American Cancer Society wants to lower the stigma around the disease so that more cancers can be caught early and treated effectively. Durst notes that radon is also considered the second...[Read More]
Date Published: 11/04/2020