Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Study: Groningen residents more anxious and depressed due to earthquakes
A study by the UMCG and the University of Groningen has established a direct link between earthquakes caused by gas extraction and increased mental health issues among residents. Researchers found tha...
Brain injury after electric cargo bike collision: Driver admits drinking six beers but blames scooter rider
A driver of an electric cargo bike caused a collision with a scooter rider that resulted in the victim suffering serious brain injuries. Although the driver admitted to consuming six specialty beers b...
Shell companies, fake invoices and obscured transactions: how drug money is laundered in personal budget healthcare
Organized crime is increasingly using the Dutch personal budget (PGB) healthcare sector as a conduit for laundering drug money. Criminals exploit fragmented supervision through the use of phantom comp...
Council approves Geesterheem and housing at De Kuil: 'Want residents to be able to stay in Uitgeest, even as they age and need care'
The municipal executive has approved plans by ViVa! Zorggroep and developer De Realisatie to build the new Geesterheem care facility and additional housing at De Kuil. The project is designed to ensur...
Céline Dion announces concert series in Paris
Céline Dion has announced a series of ten concerts in Paris beginning this September. The singer shared the news via her Instagram account.
North Holland prioritizes health in provincial policy
The North Holland provincial council has approved a new policy framework that integrates public health considerations into all future provincial decision-making. The measure passed with a significant ...
Air ambulance deployed for injured cyclist after head-on collision in Hoofddorp
Two cyclists were seriously injured following a head-on collision at Mercuriusplein near the Hoofddorp railway station on Monday afternoon. Emergency responders, including a trauma helicopter team, we...
Autistic man from Hillegom suspected of assaulting traffic controller and police in Haarlem. ’I just want to work again’, he says after 3.5 months in custody
A 38-year-old man from Hillegom is accused of assaulting a traffic controller and two police officers in Haarlem on December 14. The suspect, who has autism, has remained in pre-trial detention for th...
The fight against addictive algorithms begins
A jury in Los Angeles has ruled that social media companies can be held liable for the harm caused by their platforms. This landmark decision marks a significant development in the legal fight against...
Volkskrant illustrator Martyn F. Overweel (1971-2026) dies
Martyn F. Overweel, a longtime illustrator for the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant, has passed away at the age of 54 after a short illness. Known for his provocative and humorous style that often featur...
RIVM saw sharp rise in tick bites last year: what's causing the increase?
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reported a sharp increase in tick bite notifications in 2025 compared to the previous year. This information was released duri...
41-year-old psychiatric patient missing after escaping in Groningen
Police are searching for a 41-year-old psychiatric patient who escaped during supervised work in Groningen. The man had been held at the Mesdag forensic psychiatric center since 2011 following convict...
Rushing to the snack wall
A train station is crowded with people dressed in running gear and athletic apparel as they board trains bound for Zandvoort. The large volume of passengers suggests a major sporting event is occurrin...
As a GP you help people, but there are also unpleasant tasks: ‘I soon smell a rotten odor’
General practitioner Dr. Rutger recounts a house call to treat a patient named Mr. Van Zetten for severe pressure sores. The story illustrates the challenging and sometimes unpleasant sensory realitie...
Fines for exploitation of Indonesian nurses
The Dutch Labor Inspectorate has fined a university and two healthcare institutions a total of 700,000 euros for exploiting Indonesian nurses. The organizations allegedly recruited dozens of individua...
Red ring on your skin? A tick may have infected you with Lyme disease
During Tick Week, health experts are emphasizing the risks of Lyme disease transmitted through tick bites. Internist-infectiologist Joppe Hovius discusses the complexities of the disease, including wh...
RIVM: check for ticks to prevent disease
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has issued a warning regarding tick bites during 'Week of the Tick.' People are advised to check for ticks after being in natu...
What are affordable pesticide-free alternatives to snack vegetables?
Following reports that snack vegetables may contain high levels of pesticides, many parents are seeking safer ways to ensure their children consume enough produce. While organic options provide a toxi...
Ben can ski pain-free despite bone growth after free boot adjustment
Ben Keesom, who suffers from a bone growth in his ankle, is now able to ski painlessly after receiving a free custom adjustment to his ski boots. The modification was provided by Skicentrum Heemskerk ...
Bare fields due to closed strait: Fertilizer shortage threatens global agriculture
The conflict involving Iran is causing significant disruptions in the supply of critical raw materials like fertilizer and helium, beyond the primary focus on oil and gas. These shortages pose a threa...
Running in superhero outfits for children with kidney disease: over 30,000 euros raised
The Kidnie initiative organized a sponsored run in Amsterdam's De Bretten nature reserve, raising over 30,000 euros for research into curing children's kidney diseases. Participants, many dressed in s...
Hollandse 100: 354,000 euros for lymphoma research
The tenth anniversary edition of De Hollandse 100 raised a record-breaking €354,000 for lymphoma research. Over 740 participants took part in the sporting event, and donations can still be made unti...
Does plastic exposure really reduce our fertility? What a hormone specialist says
The Netflix series 'The Plastic Detox' explores whether removing plastic from the home can improve fertility, highlighting concerns about endocrine disruptors. Hormone specialist Justine Defreyne disc...
For autistic Romano, visiting a museum is a major challenge: The way I walk through a museum is fundamentally different from you
Romano Sandee, who has autism, shares his unique perspective while visiting Museum Kennemerland’s exhibition "750 jaar Markt & Recht." The experience highlights how individuals with autism perceive ...
Experts: Hay fever sufferers have much to endure
Experts warn that people with hay fever in the Netherlands are facing a difficult spring due to an exceptionally early start to the season. Recent reports from hospitals in Leiden and Helmond indicate...
Work at Vogelenzang Pond on Bakkum Estate completed after six months with new boardwalk as centerpiece. ‘A better and healthier environment for everyone’
Renovation work at the 'Meertje van Vogelenzang' pond on Landgoed Bakkum in the North Holland Dune Reserve has been completed after six months. The project includes a new bridge as a focal point, aime...
Hay fever in Amsterdam, Brad Pitt spotted and more news this week
This week's news highlights from Amsterdam include practical tips for managing hay fever symptoms and a reported visit by actor Brad Pitt. The article provides a collection of stories intended to info...
Anita's free lifetime gym membership at SportCity is not for life
Anita Flendrig, who received a lifetime free gym membership as a retirement gift from Sportschool Vlietlijn sixteen years ago, is now facing a cancellation of the perk by the new management at SportCi...
Daylight saving time begins: Clocks move forward one hour
Daylight saving time began over the weekend, with clocks moving forward from 02:00 to 03:00 on Sunday morning. This transition resulted in many people getting one hour less sleep than usual.
Police seek confused person after house fire in Zandvoort
Police are searching for a confused 52-year-old man who fled a house fire in Zandvoort on Monday evening. While the fire was quickly extinguished, the man remains missing and is believed to be potenti...