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Associated Press
7 days ago
- Health
- Associated Press
American Lung Association Urges Schools to Test for Radon to Protect Students and Staff
CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 55 million children and 6 million adults spending their days in K–12 school buildings across the country, the American Lung Association is urging school administrators to prioritize indoor air quality by testing for radon, a leading cause of lung cancer and a hidden threat in many schools. Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, tasteless, and colorless radioactive gas that can accumulate indoors, including in schools. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths annually. The only way to determine if a school has elevated levels of radon is through testing. 'Every child deserves a healthy place to learn, and every educator deserves a healthy place to work,' said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association. 'Radon is a cancer-causing gas that can accumulate inside schools without anyone knowing. The good news is that testing for radon is simple and affordable—and schools can take action to fix the problem if levels are high.' Indoor air quality plays a critical role in both student learning and staff health. Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, where air pollution levels can be two to five times higher than outside. Poor air quality in schools has been linked to reduced academic performance, increased absenteeism, and a higher risk of respiratory illnesses and other serious health conditions. Radon can enter buildings through cracks in floors, walls, and foundations. There is no known safe level of radon exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends taking action to reduce radon if radon levels are at or above 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) and considering action for levels between 2.0 and 4.0 pCi/L. In many states, school officials can be trained to perform radon testing or licensed professionals can be hired to do the testing. Radon testing guidance for schools is available here. The American Lung Association is calling on all school districts to test their facilities and take mitigation steps if needed to protect the health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff. Learn more about radon testing in schools and find resources at About the American Lung Association The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Lung Association
Associated Press
13-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Ecosense Launches 'My Radon Analysis' for Smart, DIY Radon Testing at Home
The new service translates real-time results into personalized action, eliminating lab fees and service appointments. San Jose, CA - June 12th, 2025 - Ecosense, the innovator in radon detection technology, is launching My Radon Analysis, a smart new service offered through the EcoQube mobile app. This complimentary feature provides homeowners with a simple, user-friendly, step-by-step do-it-yourself (DIY) radon testing experience, including expert-assisted results and EPA-aligned recommendations in 72 hours - no lab charge, no service visit, and no guessing involved. Seamlessly integrated with every EcoQube, My Radon Analysis is designed to be easier to use, easier to understand, and take action, all through its intuitive app interface. Users receive comprehensive 72-hour test results, detailing hourly radon readings and visual trends. The new feature provides personalized, EPA-aligned recommendations tailored to their unique radon results, empowering homeowners to make informed decisions on what to do next. It also offers professional tips for optimal EcoQube device placement to ensure the most accurate readings, alongside insights into how variations in weather trends, such as temperature, humidity, rain, wind, and pressure, can affect indoor radon levels. Users are notified by e-mail upon test completion or in the event of a test failure. Additionally, users can conveniently view all their test results directly on the mobile app and on a secure online dashboard. Ecosense created My Radon Analysis to empower consumers to overcome conventional barriers to radon testing, such as lengthy lab lead times, uninterpretable data, and insufficient follow-up advice, by building a simple, single-source solution synced with daily life. According to Insoo Park, Founder and CEO of Ecosense, the launch represents a major step forward in proactive home safety. 'Our goal has always been simplifying radon detection without compromising accuracy or guidance. With My Radon Analysis, we're helping families go beyond numbers. We help them understand their radon levels and take action. Radon exposure is a health risk, but is easily controlled with the right equipment. This factor provides homeowners with certainty, confidence, and control. All homes are deserving of that surety. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and the most common cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Although perilous, radon is frequently underemphasized due to a lack of inexpensive and actionable tests. My Radon Analysis fills the void by pairing a high-quality, patented radon sensor with easy-to-understand, straightforward insights and advice that encourage informed choices. With this release, Ecosense continues to pursue its overarching mission of minimizing radon-related health risks through education, innovation, and community involvement. Households can now monitor indoor air quality with confidence, employing a tried-and-tested method backed by science and real-time data. To learn more about EcoQube and My Radon Analysis, go to For additional information or to talk to our press office, contact Thomas Mustac, Senior Publicist at Otter PR, at [email protected]. About Ecosense Ecosense operates from the center of Silicon Valley as a reliable company that provides professional and consumer radon detection and monitoring solutions. Ecosense uses patented ion chamber technology to provide immediate, accurate readings, which take only minutes instead of days. The EcoQube smart radon monitor from Ecosense received recognition as one of TIME's 100 Best Inventions of 2021 and earned a CES Innovation Awards Honoree status. The University of Michigan and Kansas State University validated Ecosense's technology. At the same time, the 2023 Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) study identified the company as the industry leader in detection accuracy. Media Contact Company Name: Otter PR Contact Person: Thomas Mustac Email: Send Email Phone: 3478049500 Address:100 E Pine St Suite 110 City: Orlando State: Florida Country: United States Website: Press Release Distributed by To view the original version on ABNewswire visit: Ecosense Launches 'My Radon Analysis' for Smart, DIY Radon Testing at Home
Globe and Mail
12-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Ecosense Launches 'My Radon Analysis' for Smart, DIY Radon Testing at Home
The new service translates real-time results into personalized action, eliminating lab fees and service appointments. San Jose, CA - June 12th, 2025 - Ecosense, the innovator in radon detection technology, is launching My Radon Analysis, a smart new service offered through the EcoQube mobile app. This complimentary feature provides homeowners with a simple, user-friendly, step-by-step do-it-yourself (DIY) radon testing experience, including expert-assisted results and EPA-aligned recommendations in 72 hours - no lab charge, no service visit, and no guessing involved. Seamlessly integrated with every EcoQube, My Radon Analysis is designed to be easier to use, easier to understand, and take action, all through its intuitive app interface. Users receive comprehensive 72-hour test results, detailing hourly radon readings and visual trends. The new feature provides personalized, EPA-aligned recommendations tailored to their unique radon results, empowering homeowners to make informed decisions on what to do next. It also offers professional tips for optimal EcoQube device placement to ensure the most accurate readings, alongside insights into how variations in weather trends, such as temperature, humidity, rain, wind, and pressure, can affect indoor radon levels. Users are notified by e-mail upon test completion or in the event of a test failure. Additionally, users can conveniently view all their test results directly on the mobile app and on a secure online dashboard. Ecosense created My Radon Analysis to empower consumers to overcome conventional barriers to radon testing, such as lengthy lab lead times, uninterpretable data, and insufficient follow-up advice, by building a simple, single-source solution synced with daily life. According to Insoo Park, Founder and CEO of Ecosense, the launch represents a major step forward in proactive home safety. 'Our goal has always been simplifying radon detection without compromising accuracy or guidance. With My Radon Analysis, we're helping families go beyond numbers. We help them understand their radon levels and take action. Radon exposure is a health risk, but is easily controlled with the right equipment. This factor provides homeowners with certainty, confidence, and control. All homes are deserving of that surety. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and the most common cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Although perilous, radon is frequently underemphasized due to a lack of inexpensive and actionable tests. My Radon Analysis fills the void by pairing a high-quality, patented radon sensor with easy-to-understand, straightforward insights and advice that encourage informed choices. With this release, Ecosense continues to pursue its overarching mission of minimizing radon-related health risks through education, innovation, and community involvement. Households can now monitor indoor air quality with confidence, employing a tried-and-tested method backed by science and real-time data. To learn more about EcoQube and My Radon Analysis, go to For additional information or to talk to our press office, contact Thomas Mustac, Senior Publicist at Otter PR, at About Ecosense Ecosense operates from the center of Silicon Valley as a reliable company that provides professional and consumer radon detection and monitoring solutions. Ecosense uses patented ion chamber technology to provide immediate, accurate readings, which take only minutes instead of days. The EcoQube smart radon monitor from Ecosense received recognition as one of TIME's 100 Best Inventions of 2021 and earned a CES Innovation Awards Honoree status. The University of Michigan and Kansas State University validated Ecosense's technology. At the same time, the 2023 Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) study identified the company as the industry leader in detection accuracy. Media Contact Company Name: Otter PR Contact Person: Thomas Mustac Email: Send Email Phone: 3478049500 Address: 100 E Pine St Suite 110 City: Orlando State: Florida Country: United States Website:
CBC
21-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Northern Ontario researcher tests dietary supplements to reduce cancer risk from radon
Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, but now a researcher at NOSM University in Sudbury is investigating if supplements could help reduce that risk. Christopher Thome received $200,000 in funding from the Canadian Cancer Society to conduct his research on the radioactive gas that occurs naturally when uranium found in rock decays. Health Canada estimates that 16 per cent of lung cancer deaths are related to radon exposure in the home, where levels are typically higher in basements. Thome is testing a natural supplement high in antioxidants on mice to see if it can successfully reduce lung cancer risk following high radon exposure. "Our hypothesis is that by taking this antioxidant dietary supplement at the same time that you're being exposed to these high levels of radon gas, that we should see a reduction in some of the damage that's done to the lung tissue," he said. When radiation interacts with our tissues it produces molecules called free radicals which can increase the risk of cancer. Thome said there is research that antioxidants can protect cells from the effects of free radicals, but he added that his research is still in the early stages. "We've done some controlled phase one clinical trials, but we don't have the data yet, the widespread human clinical data to release this supplement," he said. Thome said he and his team are currently testing the supplement on mice that are exposed to radon, with a control group that is not taking the supplement. "We'll be tracking things like lung cancer rates," Thome said.
