Risk maps for the cancer-causing gas radon can encourage people to test their homes for the substance, but only if homeowners live in known, higher-risk areas, new University of Oregon research finds.

There is a silent threat building up in the basements and crawl spaces of millions of American homes, and most people have no ...

The most dangerous threat in a home might not crackle, leak, or smell. It might sit quietly in the basement right now, building up with every passing day. Radon does not sting the nose. It does not ...

We are continuously exposed to radioactivity in everyday life. Some of the most familiar sources of radiation include microwave ovens in our kitchens and the radios we listen to in our cars. Most of ...

Most radon inspection costs range from $146 to $716, though a typical average is $420. Homeowners anticipating the cost of a radon inspection will need to consider factors such as the home size, ...