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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - There is radiation all around us. Radios, televisions, cell phones, and microwaves are all things that release radiation. These are considered to not be harmful, but there is ...
One source of natural radiation that presents a danger is radon — a radioactive gas with no colour, smell or taste. It is released from bedrock material and passes through the soil.
You can't see, feel, taste, or smell it, but radon can be present anywhere. Learn more about this radioactive gas and how to keep your exposure low.
A new study looked at whether natural radon radiation influenced the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine.
The naturally occurring radioactive gas has been linked to child cancer, despite levels being below federal guidelines.
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that is a leading cause of lung cancer. This Lehigh Valley student says more schools should test for it.
Medical experts report rising lung cancer diagnoses in non-smokers as smoking rates decline, raising questions about ...
The Department of Environmental Protection is urging radon testing as Pennsylvania is one of the most radon-prone states in the U.S.
A new study led by researchers at Oregon State University found a link between exposure to radon and childhood leukemia, including at levels well below guidelines established by the EPA for ...
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