Exposure to radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among people who never smoked cigarettes or other tobacco products. The Environmental Protection Agency says radon accounts for about 21,000 ...

Despite its prevalence, there is no known level of radon that is safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The EPA recommends taking action if your home or building is found ...

Gov. James Thompson approved legislation Tuesday requiring any radon detection firms or people selling radon monitoring devices to register with the state Nuclear Safety Department. In addition, he ...