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Radon Defined
A radioactive gas produced by the decay of one of the daughters of radium. Radon is hazardous in unventilated areas because it can build up to high concentrations and, if inhaled for long periods of time, may cause lung cancer.
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Report shows room for improvement in environmental health
Published November 21, 2008, 12:34 pm, Wausau Daily Herald
Health ranking report shows room for improvement in central Wisconsin counties environmental health
Dodge County has good and bad in health rankings
Published November 20, 2008, 8:39 am, Beaver Dam Daily Citizen
Southeast Wisconsin is home to some of the state's healthiest — and least healthy — people, according to a University of Wisconsin-Madison study released today.It showed that Milwaukee is one of the unhealthiest places to live in Wisconsin, while suburban Ozaukee and Waukesha counties are among the healthiest. Dodge County's health ranks right in the middle, 38th out of 72 counties.Among the ...
Marathon County ranks in top 20 in Population Health Institute report
Published November 20, 2008, 2:35 am, Wausau Daily Herald
Three central Wisconsin counties rank among the top quarter in the state for their low rates of premature death and good quality of health, according to a new report.
Marquette County unhealthy; Columbia County rank improves
Published November 19, 2008, 10:19 pm, Portage Daily Register
Marquette remains one the state's least healthiest counties, according to a University of Wisconsin-Madison study released today, but Columbia County has made great strides to improve.
Leading role in genetics forecast for Bangor area
Published November 19, 2008, 9:09 pm, Bangor Daily News
BANGOR, Maine — “Invented in Maine” is poised to join, and even supplant, “Made in Maine” and “Maine-grown” as important branding trademarks for the Pine Tree State.
2008: A Lunar Odyssey
Published November 19, 2008, 10:05 am, Central Chronicle
Chandrayaan-I made it safe to the lunar orbit. It was the moment scientists at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) had been waiting for. India became the fourth country to place its flag on the moon, and ahead of China on this score.
Large analysis of granite countertops finds no health risks
Published November 17, 2008, 3:47 pm, News-Medical-Net
The most comprehensive scientific study of health threats from granite countertops did not find a single stone slab that poses a health risk. Quantities of radon and radiation emitted by stones included in the analysis all fell well below average background levels commonly found in the United States.
Largest Study of Granite Countertops Finds No Stones That Pose Health Threat
Published November 17, 2008, 5:00 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
The most comprehensive scientific study of health threats from granite countertops did not find a single stone slab that poses a health risk.
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Fri Nov 21
- IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety
- Radon.utah.gov - Utah Division of Radiation Control
- CanSAR | Cancer Survivors Against Radon
- IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety
- Radon - American Lung Association site
- Radon | Indoor Air Quality | Air | US EPA: USEPA radon website
- Radovent Radon Reduction Services: Our Website
Thu Nov 20
- How to Protect Your Family From Radon Gas - Test Your Home Today | eHow.com
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