Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Sofa fire in Buikslotermeer home, one injured
A fire sparked by a sofa in an Amsterdam-Noord residence left one person injured after they suffered smoke inhalation. Emergency crews transported the victim to the hospital, and an investigation into...
Tap water in and around Elzenhagensingel possibly contaminated, Waternet issues boil water advisory
Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for residents in Amsterdam-Noord near Elzenhagensingel due to potential water contamination. Residents are instructed to boil all tap water for three minutes ...
Charity run: Zandvoort circuit swaps Formula 1 cars for running shoes
Around one thousand participants are racing and walking around the Zandvoort circuit to raise funds for the PLN Foundation, an organization dedicated to researching a specific hereditary heart conditi...
Haarlem's Friso (17) is the fittest teenager in the world
Seventeen-year-old Haarlem native Friso van Saase has been crowned the fittest teenager in the world after winning the CrossFit Games in America. Balancing rigorous training with his physiotherapy stu...
One in three mothers of premature babies develops PTSD, study finds
A national study reveals that one in three mothers and one in six fathers of premature babies develop PTSD following their child's intensive care unit stay. Researchers suggest that the high-stress en...
We are building new houses for yesterday's climate
New housing in the Netherlands is frequently built using outdated climate data, causing homes to become dangerously hot during increasingly common heatwaves. Experts warn that current construction reg...
Edsilia Rombley does not like alcohol: 'I almost fall asleep after one sip of sangria'
Singer Edsilia Rombley discusses her personal preferences in a recent interview, noting that she dislikes exercising and alcohol but enjoys organizing events for her friends and family. She shares tha...
Wrong toilet habits can cause health risks: ‘Never sit for longer than 3 minutes’
A gastroenterologist warns that common bathroom habits like straining or spending too much time on the toilet can lead to health issues such as hemorrhoids and prolapse. Experts advise against sitting...
This famous supermarket's pink cookie is the tastiest: 'Nice color and I taste pound cake'
Three experts conducted a blind taste test of seven different brands of 'roze koek' sold in supermarkets across the Netherlands. The panel identified one specific brand as the best, praising its textu...
More than a thousand Europeans already infected with West Nile virus
West Nile virus infections have increased rapidly across fifteen European countries, with over a thousand cases now reported. The Netherlands has confirmed nine local infections, including one death i...
Amsterdam children placed far outside the city as youth care funding hits a wall: ‘You want to prevent such a disruption in their lives’
A shortage of youth care facilities and an intake freeze at Levvel have forced Amsterdam authorities to place children in facilities far away from the city. This lack of local capacity has negatively ...
What if the power goes out and 112 is unreachable? Kennemerland practices for this scenario
Safety authorities in the Kennemerland region recently practiced emergency response procedures for scenarios involving widespread power outages and the failure of the 112 emergency line. The drill uti...
Halsema on homeless and drug problem: Mental healthcare tends to select for successful patients
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema argues that the current mental healthcare financing system incentivizes institutions to reject patients with complex issues like addiction, causing them to end up on the ...
Stalker (47) who harassed Marco van Basten at his home in Amsterdam-Zuid committed to psychiatric clinic
A 47-year-old Romanian woman has been admitted to a psychiatric clinic after being accused of stalking Marco van Basten and his family in Amsterdam. A second suspect, a 26-year-old Italian woman, is a...
Dolly Parton kept severity of illness hidden even from family
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at age 80 after a short battle with cancer. Her nephew revealed that she kept the severity of her illness private to protect the positivity of those around her...
Martijn Krabbé feels much more energetic: 'I no longer take certain medications'
Martijn Krabbé reports feeling more energetic after discontinuing medications that affected his appearance, while continuing his television career. The presenter, who was diagnosed with incurable lun...
When your child leaves home: 'Accept that you are no longer the most important person in their life'
As tens of thousands of young adults in the Netherlands move out of their family homes this month, experts advise parents to transition from a role of control to one of availability. Parents are encou...
Dredging for a safe City Swim: "You can now walk on the bottom without getting hurt"
Crews are clearing debris from Amsterdam's canal route to ensure participant safety during this Sunday's City Swim event. The swim, which aims to raise money for ALS research, will host over 3,300 par...
Putters at corona hearing: 'I quickly realized it was a multi-faceted crisis'
Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge testified before a parliamentary committee regarding his conduct and communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing exposed private messages where he dis...
Swimming water at Gaasperplas, Nieuwe Meer, and Het Twiske heavily polluted with chemicals: 'The government is not taking action'
A recent study found that none of the swimming locations in the Netherlands meet all chemical quality standards due to contamination from substances like PFAS and industrial runoff. Although water aut...
Dog suffers marijuana poisoning after walk in Zandvoort
A dog required veterinary treatment in Zandvoort after suspected marijuana poisoning likely caused by consuming contaminated waste or discarded items during a walk. Local veterinarians warned pet owne...
West Nile virus spreading in the Netherlands: how high is the risk of a serious infection?
The West Nile virus is increasingly spreading throughout the Netherlands, driven in part by a changing climate. While the virus is transmitted by local mosquitoes, the risk of humans developing a seve...
Heart problems were cause of death for Tim Curry
Actor Tim Curry died from coronary heart disease, with prior health struggles such as kidney cancer and a stroke serving as contributing factors. He was widely recognized for his memorable roles in Th...
Man who developed tinnitus after MRI scan takes UMC Utrecht to court: ‘I only sleep 1.5 hours a night’
An Amsterdam resident has taken UMC Utrecht to court following a 2025 MRI scan that allegedly left him with severe, life-altering tinnitus. The plaintiff is seeking answers regarding how the incident ...
Farmers in rural North fear consequences of polluted sewage water: 'Have our animals ingested toxic substances?'
Farmers in rural North Amsterdam are demanding urgent action after a ruptured sewage pipe on Zuiderzeeweg contaminated local ditches with polluted water this past weekend. They are concerned that thei...
Amsterdam man (34) suspected of shaking baby to death
A 34-year-old Amsterdam man is accused of shaking his infant daughter to death following an incident on May 14. The suspect denies the charges and is set to undergo a mental health evaluation while th...
Nineteen fountains turned off early due to E. coli bacteria
Nineteen fountains in Amsterdam have been shut down immediately after testing revealed high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. Authorities have taken this precautionary measure to ensure public ...
Two injured in hospital after traffic accident on Piet Heinkade
A pedestrian and a motor scooter driver were seriously injured in a traffic accident on the Piet Heinkade in Amsterdam-Oost late yesterday evening. Emergency services, including a medical team, transp...
Coronavirus committee questions Kajsa Ollongren, Grapperhaus to appear later today
Former ministers Ferd Grapperhaus and Kajsa Ollongren provided second testimonies to the parliamentary committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearings revealed internal ...
Jumbo recalls more cheeses due to potential listeria contamination
Jumbo has expanded its recall of certain cheese products due to the potential presence of the listeria bacterium. The supermarket chain advises customers to return the affected items, as listeria pose...