A surge in lung cancer cases amongst non-smokers could be down to the radioactive gas radon. The colorless, odorless gas is ...

Darby et al. have shown that radon in the home is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, accounting for around 9% of lung cancer deaths in Europe. This has practical implications ...

It is then released into the air. When you inhale excessive levels of radon, it can raise your risk of serious conditions like lung cancer, emphysema, pneumonia, and pulmonary fibrosis.