Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. But radon exposure, and the risk of cancer, can be prevented. Lower ...

Radon: it's an unwelcome house guest but it's also a house guest you can get rid of. Radon is a radioactive gas that is formed naturally by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. It is ...

The study, from a multidisciplinary team of cancer researchers at the University of Calgary and University of British Columbia, was published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports at Nature.com.

By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: Radon is a colourless, odourless gas that poses a serious environmental health risk, often without detection. It forms naturally from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, ...

Millions of Canadians are likely living in homes that exceed the recommended exposure to radon gas. (Photo via Getty Images) High levels of radon gas in Canadian homes are creating a concern across ...

A study suggests lower-income and younger people may be more at risk of developing lung cancer long-term because they can’t afford to remove radon gas from their homes. The study, from a ...

Dr. Aaron Goodarzi of the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine is shown in a handout photo. A study suggests lower income and younger people may be more at risk of developing lung cancer ...