10/13/2026
A prominent October 2026 study published by researchers from Harvard Medical School, the University of North Carolina, and other institutions linked residential Radon exposure to an increased risk of central nervous system (brain) cancers
Radon gas is a colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water. Recent research and public health studies highlight major findings regarding radon exposure and its health impacts.
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Long-term tracking of nearly 160,000 people from across the United States suggests that brain cancer risk rises as exposure to radon increases.The study led by Oregon State University scientists provides a look at the possible connection between radon, a known lung carcinogen, an...
