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01/11/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning this winter: Expert provides tips in wake of multiple illnesses (and a death) in New Jersey

Experts have released guidelines on how to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning following the tragic death of a 13-year old girl in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Major winter storms heighten the risk of poisoning — with people turning up the heat to cope with the weather. However, the same heating devices also produce fumes that contain carbon […]

01/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Home-based silent killer: Radon gas, known to be the leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoke, is found in surprising number of homes

Have you tested your home for radon gas? If you haven’t, you may want to get it tested as soon as possible as this gas is a silent killer that may be lurking in your home. A study found that one in every eight homes in Alberta, Canada surpassed the acceptable radon level by the […]

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