Radioactive house 'unfit to live in' Jun 25, 2008
Uranium contamination is a toxic metal like lead, but also produces radioactive Radon gas (different element again from Radium). This gas can accumulate in dwellings, causing problems. (ABC Online)
Testing home for radon important as preventive measure Jun 21, 2008
Todd Hagaman, a co-owner of Radon Mitigators, Inc. of Sioux City, drills the hole in the floor where a PVC pipe will be inserted in preparation for installing a radon mitigation system at a client's home ... Several years ago, the Grubers detected excessive levels of radon in their Morningside home ... That's no surprise to David Canny, co-owner of Radon Mitigators, Inc. of Sioux City. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Silent Killers abound in health world Jun 18, 2008
Among the threats that rise to Silent Killer designation: AIDS, asbestos, Aspartame, autoerotic asphyxiation, carbon monoxide, fluoride, gastrointestinal stasis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hydrogenated oils, hypothermia, indoor air pollution, inflammation, insulin, kidney disease, migraines, radon and Ritalin. Also, hybrids and electric cars. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Health InfoCenter Jun 10, 2008
For a free long-term radon test kit, e-mail your request to. Please put the words "Radon Test Kit" in the subject line of your e-mail and be sure to include your name and Vermont mailing address, or call: 1-800-439-8550. (WCAX.com, VT)
Be confident in the environmental care of Hyperion energy center Jun 5, 2008
Oil refinery is just that wrote on Jun 1, 2008 10:07 AM:" Mr. Benda, you should take a trip around Union County, South Dakota. A community full of Life, Abundant wildlife, Water ways and Farm families that enjoy their Environment. Children full of health and vitality. Farming communities that are thriving, the living is wholesome.There is no comparison to Los Angeles. The farm smell is apparent. Now, let's talk about Oil Refineries and the Crude and petro chemicals. Often what is not seen or... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
More health problems at Needham's Newman School lead to departure of second teacher Jun 5, 2008
When asked whether the system has been turned on for radon testing conducted over that weekend, Chip Laffey, the new facilities operations director, said the system was not turned on for the testing. He said Occupational Health and Safety workers did radon testing simply by placing and then collecting vials in each room. (Needham Tab, MA)
Could radiation be hurting your health? Jun 5, 2008
That's how much radiation, on average, a person in the United States absorbs in a year from background sources such as sunlight, soil, and radon gas that may be in our homes or offices. "If you add the man-made sources like radiation from smoke detectors or X-rays it rises to an average of about 3.6 mSv," says Cynthia McCollough, Ph. (CNN -- Health)
Personal Health: Red flags for hereditary cancers May 28, 2008
This is true even if the carcinogen is environmental, like tobacco smoke or radon, or if the cause is viral, like Helicobacter pylori or Herpes papilloma virus. Carcinogenic agents induce cancer by causing genetic mutations that allow cells to escape normal biological controls. (International Herald Tribune)
COUNCIL NOTEBOOK: Brownfields funding pursued May 23, 2008
Radon Seminar: Area residents are urged to attend an upcoming seminar on May 30 designed to build awareness about the importance of radon testing ... The intent of the seminar is to encourage radon testing in the area and to provide information about recent state legislation requiring homeowners and real estate agents to disclose if a home for sale has radon issues, said Ed Specht, director of environmental health for the health department. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Ban uranium mining, N.B. environmentalists say May 15, 2008
She said that the New Brunswick government has known for years that there are dangerously high levels of radon and uranium in Harvey, N.B., southwest of Fredericton, but that no steps have been taken to inform and protect residents of the area. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Old wood adds beauty to new home May 10, 2008
We check for radon, Pack said, And these bigger homes are very efficient. We use air exchangers in them to keep the air quality up. (Montana Standard, MT)
Artificial turf: A health hazard? May 8, 2008
"Nobody talks about all the radon in the soil, and there are kids playing on that every day, breathing it in," says Mark Zimmerman, an assistant football coach at McQueen High School in Reno. One artificial turf maker is changing its manufacturing process to remove potential toxins. (USA Today -- Sports)
Are granite countertops bad for your health? May 8, 2008
In Houston, researchers say they ve also found unusual levels of radon gas, which the EPA says can lead to lung cancer ... Selber says her team has just started testing Houston-area kitchens for radon ... Not all granites emit radon or radiation. (KHOU.com, TX)
Any level of radon in the home poses health risks May 8, 2008
Q: I purchased a radon test kit and ran the test as instructed in my basement ... I also contacted a local radon inspector who told me that the readings typically drop by 1/3 for every level you go up from the test level ... A: Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level is 4 picoCuries per liter of air (pCi/L), any amount of radon can pose some risk. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Kansas City builder creates Health Home May 7, 2008
complete radon mitigation system designed to help reduce levels of radon gas, commonly found in soil, which can enter homes, posing potential health hazards. moisture control system. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Breast cancer's booze connection Apr 23, 2008
I was just about to get off the phone when he added cheerfully: "There's one more thing to consider." Of all the life risks we knowingly assume, Dr. Rehm said - such as living in homes with radon, driving on highways or drinking water with questionable chemicals in it - "no other risk is as high or as unregulated as the risk we assume drinking alcohol over our lifetime.". That took my breath away. (Globe and Mail)
Low Radon Levels May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk Apr 19, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Radon levels typically found in homes in the United States do not raise the risk of lung cancer, according to findings of a decade-long study. In fact, at low levels, radon may actually reduce the risk ... These results represent a substantial departure from the risk model upon which regulatory policy for low-dose radon exposure is based, Dr. Richard E. Thompson, from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, and colleagues report in the journal... (MEDLINEplus)
JeffCo to test uranium levels Apr 13, 2008
And 16 wells showed elevated levels of radon ... The EPA proposed radon drinking water standard is 300 picoCuries per liter, a standard measurement of radiation ... The proposed follow-up study would also test for radon, a breakdown product of uranium, and other radioactive elements of concern, said Caldwell. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Refinery should only be built in a remote area Apr 13, 2008
Like Radon wrote on Apr 11, 2008 4:35 PM:" It is sucked up into your brain and bowels by the void in you mind. It is marked by your demise. ". Keith wrote on Apr 11, 2008 2:50 PM:" "the center each year would emit nearly 2,000 tons of carbon monoxide, 773 tons of nitrogen oxides, more than 1,000 tons of particulate matter, 863 tons of sulfur dioxide and 473 tons of volatile organic compounds. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Radon: a radioactive gas, but do you want it in your home? Apr 13, 2008
Radon: a radioactive gas, but do you want it in your home ... You can t see, smell, or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home ... Basically, Radon is a radioactive gas, and it is cancer causing. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Find out if you have radon, then fix it Apr 9, 2008
Periodically we see or read news reports about radon. You may even have purchased or sold a house recently and had your home inspector offer radon testing ... In talking with customers, I find that very few people understand radon and its risks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Radon: The Silent Home Invader That Can Kill Apr 8, 2008
FRIDAY, April 4 (HealthDay News) -- You can't see, smell or taste radon ... Radon is a global problem -- the World Health Organization says radon causes up to 15 percent of lung cancers worldwide ... About one of every 15 homes in the United States is estimated to have a dangerous radon level, which the EPA defines as more than 4 picocuries per liter of air. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Center stresses Missouri Public Health Week Apr 7, 2008
About radon the second leading cause of lung cancer. About hazardous chemicals in your home use healthier alternatives. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Build a healthy house Apr 1, 2008
Before laying foundations, Mrs Richardson commissioned a $120 geomancy report to check the ground for radon gas and geopathic stress that may be harmful. Incorporating passive solar principles, the house relies on dust-free, non-irritant polyester batts to insulate walls and ceilings, concertina foil batts underfloor and air-cell batts for roof sarking - though building biologists prefer insulators such as wool, cellulose, cotton, hemp and paper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Whalers end Ice Cats' chance at state title Mar 30, 2008
Two representatives of the state Department of Public Health (DPH) talked to the school board this week about the interrelationship of uranium and radon in response to some community concerns that the presence of either or both in district schools' drinking water poses a serious health hazard to local children. The Board of Ethics has received legal opinion regarding some questions about the filing of complaints of alleged ethics violations and is continuing to work on creating a complaint form... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Exposure To Low Levels Of Radon Appears To Reduce The Risk Of Lung Cancer, New Study Finds Mar 27, 2008
26, 2008) Exposure to levels of radon gas typically found in 90 percent of American homes appears to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer by as much as 60 percent, according to a study published in the March issue of the journal Health Physics. The finding differs significantly from the results of previous case-control studies of the effects of low-level radon exposure, which have detected a slightly elevated lung cancer risk (but without statistical significance) or no risk at all ... The... (Science Daily)
Emergency officials to hold radon seminar Mar 26, 2008
FREEPORT To build awareness about the importance of radon testing, emergency officials will hold a special seminar this May for health workers, real estate agents, and the general public ... The intent of the seminar is to encourage radon testing in the area, and to provide information about recent state legislation requiring homeowners and real estate agents to disclose if a home for sale has radon issues, said Ed Specht, director of environmental health for the health department ... The hope... (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. Forms Alliance With EMLab P&K Mar 25, 2008
ESP offers a suite of environmental services: moisture management program, mold testing, energy inspection, neighborhood environment reports, allergen screening, radon testing and new builder program. The Company's Certified Environmental Home Inspectors (CEHIs) deliver the industry's ``Best in Class'' inspection and management services to consumers. (Primezone Releases)
Uranium found in 40 Jefferson County wells (1) Mar 24, 2008
And 16 wells showed radon concentrations exceeding proposed drinking water standards ... Radon and uranium in water are generally colorless, odorless and tasteless, according to the USGS report. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
DPH comes to town Mar 22, 2008
Mr. Toal, pointing out that his unit does not deal with drinking water supply, shed some light on uranium, which, he said, "is interesting." He noted that, although it and radon are "linked"-the two are associated but not directly- uranium had not attracted the attention of the state DPH until about five years ago, when Maine and several other New England states began to test for its presence in water ... The Newtown incident contributed to the DPH's subsequent preparing and distributing a fact... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Smith OKs bill to notify home buyers' meth homes Mar 21, 2008
Currently, anyone selling a home must disclose information about termites, boundary disputes and unsafe levels of radon gas, Smith said. A recent surge in meth lab discoveries and meth-related arrests in Pekin have police working with local pharmacies to prevent meth makers from purchasing cold medicines necessary to make the drug. (Pekin Times, IL)
Smith legislation moves forward Mar 21, 2008
Currently, sellers are required to disclose boundary line disputes, termites and unsafe levels of radon gas. Smith s legislation adds meth production to that list. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Steps toward socialism Mar 19, 2008
But you better have the place inspected for asbestos, formaldehyde, radon and lead paint or else you might walk through the door and drop dead. -- D.M. Wright. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A Town With A Pipe Dream Mar 17, 2008
From the Hartford Courant. A Town With A Pipe Dream Top Official Of Tiny Connecticut Town With Stagnant Center Tries To Get Washington To Spring Money For Water And Get Things Flowing Again. (FOX61, CT)
How to pare school budget? Mar 8, 2008
On a related issue, a two-member ad-hoc committee reported that there are "no unaddressed harmful or dangerous situations pertaining to radon in the schools," as had been indicated in a public complaint submitted in January by Fred Hesse, a local physician of internal medicine ... They provided results of radon testing in the water at the schools that dated back to 1993 ... In its report, the committee wrote that "there were not at the time, nor is there now, any federal or state regulations... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Uranium miners pursuing a new U-boom Mar 8, 2008
The Belfield school received federal funds to vent cancer-causing radon gas, which is a daughter byproduct of uranium, when dangerously high levels, probably from fill dirt used during construction, were detected in the school. Anheluk said she understands uranium mining now will be much different than the old days, but she's still concerned. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Radon Discovered at Cohoes School Mar 4, 2008
The Cohoes City School District says they've found higher than normal radon levels in three classrooms at the Page Avenue School ... The district is beginning what they're calling radon mitigation in three classrooms ... Radon is a naturally occuring gas that seeps into buildings from the surrounding soil. (FOX23 News, NY)
High radon levels found Feb 23, 2008
Dennis Robitaille, a home inspector for Able Home Inspections and a former Town Meeting member in Saugus for 12 years, urges Saugus homebuyers to request a radon test, especially in areas where a home sits on a rocky ledge. Robitaille informed the Advertiser this week that a couple tests for radon in Saugus homes recently revealed radon levels that are much higher than the picocuries per liter allowed by the Environmental Protection Agency ... As a result the homeowner, who had tested for radon... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. and National Association for Moisture Management Form 'Partnership for Prevention' for Moisture/Mold Solutions Feb 21, 2008
ESP's professionally-designated CEHI Program consists of a suite of environmental services: allergen screening, energy inspections, neighborhood environment reports, radon testing, moisture management program, mold testing, and new builder program ... ESP offers a suite of environmental services: moisture management program, mold testing, energy inspection, neighborhood environment reports, allergen screening, radon testing and new builder program. (Primezone Releases)
County to consider leaving health consortium Feb 20, 2008
Some successes the consortium has already seen, aside from the Bullhook Community Health Center include the early childhood subcommittee receiving grants to do radon testing in homes, to test wells for water quality and to do other environmental testing, she said. Another was to find funding for the Kids Management Authority, which is now funded and incorporated into the Health Department, and the creation of the Local Advisory Council, which is prepared to apply for funding and start operating... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Smoking ban far from settled Feb 18, 2008
Even better, bar and restaurant owners can install air filtration machines that will not only remove tobacco smoke, but also viruses, bacteria, chemicals, pollen, dust, mold, fungi and, most importantly, radon decayproducts, which the EPA claims causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, seven times more than secondhand smoke is reputed to cause. Commercial airfiltration machines are affordable and readily available. (Gazette Online)
Radon seminars offered Thursday; high levels of deadly gas prevalent here Feb 18, 2008
Radon moves up through the ground and can enter into any person s home ... (Radon) is a serious national health problem, said Richard Thompson, environmental specialist for Montrose County Health and Human Services and Region 10 ... Montrose County, along with most of Colorado, is considered a high radon area, with indoor screening levels grater than 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Lawmakers face tough vote on smoking ban Feb 18, 2008
" http://stlouisfed.org/publications/re/2008/a/pages/smoking-ban.html Dr. Pakko warns that bars and casinos are hardest hit by statewide smoking bans. Dr. Pakko cites the only peer-reviewed economic study of the effects of smoking bans not derived from data gathered either by public health groups or the bar/restaurant industry, but solely from government employment data, which shows the huge detrimental effect smoking bans have on bars. These economists warn that smoking bans could cut bar jobs... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
House rejects statewide smoking ban Feb 16, 2008
We are talking about a dangerous carcinogen that even the EPA rates as a Group A carcinogen, along with asbestos and radon. This is not about individual rights this is a loaded gun, said McMahill, who was in Cheyenne on Tuesday to lobby for the ban. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Precautions taken at HHES Feb 16, 2008
Fred Hesse, a local doctor of internal medicine who has spoken to the school board several times on health-related issues in recent years, told the board members during the public comment portion of this week's meeting that they needed to address high radon readings in the water at the schools or face the possibility of legal action by students or staff members that might acquire health problems. At the Jan. 2 school board meeting, Dr. Hesse and Kerry Swift, another parent who has spoken to the... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Vote on smoking ban could come next week Feb 14, 2008
Even better, bar and restaurant owners can install air filtration machines that will not only remove tobacco smoke, but also viruses, bacteria, chemicals, pollen, dust, mold, fungi and, most importantly, radon decay products, which the EPA claims causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, seven times more than secondhand smoke is reputed to cause ... Beau wrote on Feb 13, 2008 2:35 PM:" well I guess they need to outlaw building houses with Basements because radon gas is almost in every basement... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ethics, collaboration are hot topics at Board of Selectmen's meetings Feb 9, 2008
At one point Monday night Dr. Hesse challenged Mr. Murphy to drink from a bottle of water that he said he had obtained from a drinking fountain at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School and contained high levels of radon ... He said that it appeared that the first selectman had sought input from Dr. Hesse regarding information on radon testing in the school and had not spoken to Superintendent of Schools Anthony Bivona about the issue. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
You need to test your house for radon (2) Feb 9, 2008
You need to test your house for radon ... Radon is often called the silent killer ... January is National Radon Action Month and that is what we hope you take after reading this action. (Helena Independent Record)
Radon a significant health hazard Feb 8, 2008
IONIA Although it's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, 69 percent of Michigan homeowners have never tested for Radon in their homes. According to a national Radon study in 2007, the majority of those who did were only doing so because they were buying or selling a home ... Local experts believe that's a big mistake because Radon known as a silent killer is far more deadly than people think. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Fighting the unseen Feb 7, 2008
Photo by Ron Bath Jeff Sims, left, and Kyle Hoylman of Protect Indoor Air Quality Services are shown by the radon mitigation installation at a client s home. Sims held a Continuous Radon Monitor used to detect radon gas levels in a home ... Like many Kentuckians, Jeff Sims had heard of radon and the detrimental affects the colorless, odorless gas can have on one's health. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Board rescinds health director appointment Feb 2, 2008
"I have the floor-you are out of order." He continued by saying that Dr. Hesse would "address" the issue of excessive radon in the water supply at the four public schools. Dr. Hesse and Kerry Swift, a parent who also has spoken about health-related issues at several public meetings in recent years, presented results of radon tests in the schools to the school board at its regular meeting Jan. 2. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
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Health departments encourage home testing during Radon Action Month ... The health departments of Racine, Caledonia/Mount Pleasant are encouraging people to test their homes for radon, a naturally occurring, odorless radioactive gas ... Breathing air with high concentrations of radon could lead to lung cancer, and the Department of Health and Family Services has estimated that between 5 and 10 percent of Wisconsin homes will have elevated levels of radon, according to a release from the Racine... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Governor pleased that AARP is supporting his health care plan Jan 31, 2008
RADON ACTION MONTH: The Missouri Department of Health is once again reminding Missouri families that January is National Radon Action Month and their homes should be tested for radon, an ordorless, colorless, tasteless pollutant that can cause lung cancer. It is estimated that as many as one in five homes in Missouri has elevated radon levels ... Radon test kits can be obtained by calling toll-free 866 628-9891 or the American Lung Association at 800 LUNG-USA.. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Check your home for Radon, a dangerous radioactive gas Jan 30, 2008
January is National Radon Action Month, but Radon is present almost everywhere including Rio Rancho and year round. The EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes for radon ... You can t see, smell, or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Radon Gas More Deadly Than Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Jan 28, 2008
SUNDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Radon, an invisible radioactive gas that seeps into homes through foundation cracks, causes 100 times more deaths than carbon monoxide poisoning, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To heighten awareness of that potential danger, the agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month ... Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking, and about 20,000 people in the United States will die this year due to breathing too much... (Health-Finder)
Dr. presses school board for action Jan 26, 2008
"I request a full and public investigation as to who and why all the radon water test results and this important cancer-risk information was repeatedly covered up and withheld from parents and teachers, and those responsible to be held accountable," the physician wrote in his complaint ... "Every one of Brookfield's schools tested positive for water contamination by radon on multiple tests going back to 1993, and the results were covered up and never made public so I am writing this complaint... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Voters, Delegates, Caucuses, Primaries, Frontrunners, Etcetera! Jan 25, 2008
- This is Radon Action Month and the EPA estimates one in 15 homes has a radon level that the agency considers high. It also says radon causes nearly 100 times more deaths each year carbon monoxide poisoning and is the second leading cause of lung cancer, right behind smoking. (Agri-View, WI)
Homes should be tested for radon Jan 25, 2008
Thousands of preventable lung cancer deaths annually in the United States are attributed to indoor residential exposure to radon. Either smoking or radon exposure can independently increase the risk of lung cancer ... The Otero County Health Department recommends homes be tested for radon. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Metro Briefs Jan 24, 2008
Her work compares the levels of radon in water samples in five locations in the Williamsburg area. Beginning this month, the grant will allow Rachel to work alongside the Hygienic Lab radiochemistry staff to provide radon testing, as well give the young student the chance to receive a hands-on approach to laboratory science ... The goal of her tests will be to determine whether radon levels in home water samples are below the EPA-recommended levels for health safety. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Iowans urged to test for radon Jan 24, 2008
Radon, an invisible radioactive gas, has caught both the attention and concern of homeowners worldwide due to the deadly effects it can result in. With Iowa holding the highest Radon concentration in the nation, Iowa homeowners are urged to turn to professional radon testers for their home's individual evaluation ... Radon is a naturally occurring gas, but is also considered one of the biggest health hazards. (Kalona News, IA)
ON THE HOUSE: Is your home making you sick? Jan 23, 2008
Do-it-yourself test kits are available for many indoor air pollutants such as lead or radon ... Radon, on the other hand, is a naturally occurring gas that is derived from uranium in the ground ... Radon can make its way into a home through cracks in foundation or basement walls. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
A quiet killer, Radon Jan 17, 2008
MONMOUTH - Who needs to have radon tested in their home ... "If you have a living space, especially with a basement or crawl space, you should have your home checked for radon," Link said ... January is Radon Awareness Month. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
State joins Radon Action Month Jan 17, 2008
Officials with the state Division of Environmental Health are supporting a nationwide campaign to recognize January as Radon Action Month and encourage people to learn more about exposure to the gas, the nation's second leading cause of lung cancer deaths. . (Herald Sun)
Radon poses risk in homes - State hotline available to help people with radon questions Jan 17, 2008
Noting that January is National Radon Action Month, state health officials encourage everyone to learn about radon and the risk of lung cancer from exposure to this odorless gas. With many homes tightly sealed against the winter cold, people should consider testing the air in their homes to find out if radon is seeping in through the foundation, said Dr. Sheri Johnson, state health officer ... Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless radioactive gas that comes from trace amounts of uranium in... (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Calendar of Events Jan 16, 2008
Call the Health Department at 478-3371 to inquire about blood sugar testing, blood pressures, prenatal care coordination, radon test kits, lead screening, water testing, fluoride program, Lifeline, Women's Cancer Control h Screening Programs, infant and toddler car seat safety education and installation, WIC (Women, Infants ren) Healthy Foods Program and much more. The 26th annual Crandon Lions Club Fish-O-Ree and Winterfest will be held at the Crandon Community Building on Saturday, January 19. (Forest Republican, WI)
