Data from the National Alcohol and Drugs Information System (LADIS) shows a growing number of people in the Netherlands are seeking help for addictions to online gambling and designer drugs. These findings highlight significant new trends within the Dutch addiction care sector.
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has reached a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve numerous lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and other products cause ovarian cancer. This agreement aims to conclude years of legal disputes surrounding the safety of these products.
Radio 538 presenter Hannelore Zwitserlood has opened up about her weight loss journey after undergoing gastric bypass surgery three years ago. Following a 55-kilogram weight loss, she has released a book detailing her personal transformation and life post-surgery.
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations decreased on Tuesday following a significant drop in oil prices. This market shift occurred after the United States and Iran ceased mutual attacks, leading to lower costs for consumers.
Iris Dicks launched the Zeedijk Pride Stride to encourage individuals to embrace their identities after witnessing her partner withdraw during their transition. The initiative features a red carpet in Amsterdam's Zeedijk area where people are invited to celebrate being themselves.
Philips has received a 186 million euro refund following the overturning of import tariffs previously imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Dutch health technology company is among the first to successfully recover these payments.