According to the current Canadian guideline, the radon concentration should be no greater than 200 becquerels per cubic metre (200 Bq/m^3) for indoor air in dwellings. Radon exposure higher than the guideline presents a health risk. It is up to the home-owner to determine which radon concentration (below the Canadian guidelines, of course) they are willing to accept. Learn more about how you can test for radon in your home. 

Have you ever heard of a nosocomial infection? It’s an infection that one gets when visiting a hospital and is also referred to as a “hospital-acquired infection” or a “health-care associated infection”. Learn more about the types of nosocomial infections and common symptoms that one should be on the lookout for.