Anti-Flu Vaccine Jabs May Have Killed 19 in Italy
Italy’s RAI news service is carrying a story that three people in Italy, two in Sicily and one in Italy’s Molise region may have died after taking anti-influenza vaccines. The death toll has now risen from an inital three to eleven and now to 19 . However no link has yet been established between the […]
Map of Italy Showing Illegal Toxic Waste Dumping Areas
After writing about Italy’s terrifying Triangle of Death, other areas of Italy in which toxic waste has been dumped have come to light. What follows is an infographic showing those areas of Italy in which toxic waste either has been dumped. So far, there are three areas: the Triangle of Death in Italy’s Campania region, […]
Italians Are Unhappy With Healthcare in Italy
Italians are cutting the amount they spend on healthcare according to the findings of the Sixth International Heathcare Barometer survey carried out by Europ Assistance, an international travel and healthcare provider. Europ Assistance interviewed 5,500 people in 10 nations, including Italy, for their survey. The key findings were: The economic crisis has affected healthcare consumption in Italy. […]
Italy’s Painfully Expensive Headache Pills
The price of headache pills in Italy is nothing short of extortionate. A packet of 20 Aspirina 500mg aspirin based headache tablets can cost you as much as €4.50 in Italy’s pharmacies (€3.85 with a discount). In the United Kingdom, you can buy a packet of 16 500mg paracetamol tablets for 39 Pence which is […]
Mesothelioma and Asbestosis in Italy
Around 1,200 cases of mesothelioma occur every year in Italy. Up until the end of the 1980s, Italy’s production of asbestos was second only to that of Russia. Asbestos was also used widely in Italy, until its use was banned in 1992.
Italian Scientists’ Success Tainted by Nepotism
Antonio Iavarone and Anna Lasorella are two Italian scientists who have recently revealed the results of their research into brain tumours in children. The ground-breaking work of this husband and wife teammay well lead to new therapies which could help save young lives.
Swine Flu In Italy Update
The Italian health ministry is continuing to issue press releases to keep Italy up to date on the swine flu situation both in Italy, and around the world. This post is based on a press release made today.
Italian temperatures and Umbrellas
Nope, this entry is not going to be about the weather here in Italy. It’s about thermometers. Every house in Italy has got at least one of the things, or so it would seem.