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Radon gas may be giving more Canadians lung cancer. Scientists are racing to save lives

January 26, 2026

Radon gas, an invisible health threat that can build up in your home, is putting more Canadians at risk of deadly lung cancer. A national research team is using throwaway toenail clippings to find markers of high radon exposure, in the hope of expanding cancer screenings to save lives.



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