Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
'Red hair is going extinct', and other myths about hair color debunked by experts
Thousands of redheads from around the world are gathering in Tilburg for the annual Redhead Days Festival held on the last weekend of August. The event aims to address common myths surrounding red hai...
Transgender people facing long waits for care sometimes start hormones themselves: 'It can be dangerous'
Fifteen percent of transgender individuals on the waiting list at Radboudumc have begun hormone therapy without professional supervision. Data indicates that 30 percent of these individuals are using ...
Norwegian King Harald dies at 89
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 after a long reign marked by his dedication to duty and his firm stance on his personal life. He will be succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Haakon, as...
Maarten Spanjer has cancer: 'Not afraid to die at all'
Actor Maarten Spanjer has publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis but maintains a composed, philosophical outlook on his health. He will document his experiences with the illness and his ongoing treatm...
Back to school means earlier bedtimes: how to avoid battles with your child
With the summer holidays ending, parents are looking for ways to transition their children back to a school sleep schedule. Experts recommend observing the child's daily functioning to help manage the...
Repression or care? Council divided on how to tackle drug user nuisance
The Amsterdam city council is debating how to manage the increasing nuisance caused by homeless drug users, struggling to balance repressive enforcement with necessary social care. Mayor Femke Halsema...
Cyclist in critical condition after collision with bus in Amsterdam
A cyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a bus at a crossing in Amsterdam-Noord on the Klaprozenweg. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene, an...
Reports of botched Botox and filler treatments quintupled
The number of reports concerning poorly performed Botox and filler procedures in the Netherlands increased fivefold in 2025. The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate received 175 complaints and is urgin...
Annet Malherbe ordered to rest after fall on film set
Dutch actress Annet Malherbe is taking a break from work after suffering a mild concussion from a fall on the set of the film Floddertje. The 68-year-old is currently resting to recover from her injur...
PLUS also recalls organic brie due to potential listeria contamination
Supermarket chain PLUS is recalling its organic brie due to a potential Listeria contamination. This follows a similar recall recently issued by the Jumbo supermarket chain.
Health condition of Norwegian King Harald 'very serious', family heads to hospital
The health condition of Norway's King Harald has deteriorated significantly and is now described by the palace as very serious. Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon have cleared their schedules to visi...
Even 3 weeks of healthier living helps: fewer complications after surgery for women with gynecological cancer
Women undergoing surgery for gynecological cancers such as ovarian, uterine, or vulvar cancer can reduce the risk of postoperative complications by adopting a healthier lifestyle. Research indicates t...
Sick or not, Marthe (31) was forced to move out by her landlord: 'I was looking for a home while dealing with long COVID and burnout'
Jumbo recalls brie and gorgonzola due to possible listeria contamination
Supermarket chain Jumbo has issued a recall for its private-label brie and gorgonzola cheeses due to potential listeria contamination. Customers are warned that consuming the products could lead to se...
Martien Meiland suffered a stroke after car accident: 'Everything turned out fine'
Reality television star Martien Meiland revealed he suffered a stroke following a car accident in April. Despite temporary loss of vision and speech, he has fully recovered after undergoing surgery.
For the third year in a row, more Haarlem residents are failing to pay their health insurance premiums
Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics indicates that approximately 1,680 Haarlem residents have failed to pay their health insurance premiums for at least six months. This figure has reached its ...
Do parents in the Netherlands have the final say on whether you can get a piercing?
The article explores the parental influence on teenagers getting piercings in the Netherlands, using North West as an example of denied parental consent. It discusses the legal age requirements and th...
Person dies from West Nile virus contracted in the Netherlands
Fleur Agema COVID hearing: how does the PVV member reflect on the role of the House of Representatives?
Former PVV Member of Parliament Fleur Agema is testifying before the parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the role of the House of Representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry seeks...
Met De Vlam In De Pijp singer Henk Wijngaard back home after heart surgery
Dutch singer Henk Wijngaard has returned home after undergoing heart surgery. The eighty-year-old artist, famous for his hit 'Met De Vlam In De Pijp', spent over two weeks in the hospital before being...
Amstel, Gooi and Vecht Water Authority lifts irrigation bans
How to talk to your child about smartphone use: Checking is okay, but don't do it secretly
With 60 percent of Dutch children in eighth grade already owning a smartphone, experts advise parents to actively guide and discuss safe online behavior with their children. Rather than secret monitor...
Lipofilling is becoming increasingly popular: how safe is this fat grafting procedure?
Lipofilling is a procedure where a patient's own fat is harvested from one part of the body and transferred to another area to add volume. Two plastic surgeons explain the process and discuss the safe...
Luuk Bouwman makes documentary about psychosis: I wasn't looking for an explanation or solution
In his new documentary The Desert of the Real, filmmaker Luuk Bouwman features six individuals sharing their experiences with psychosis. The film combines personal interviews with reenactments of key ...
Annemieke Schollaardt returns to the radio after successful cancer treatment
Radio presenter Annemieke Schollaardt returned to NPO Radio 2 on Monday following her absence since late May due to cancer. She was declared cancer-free in June after undergoing successful treatment.
Is vaping really less unhealthy than smoking? Here is what doctors say is true and false about vapes
Doctors Danielle Cohen and Daphne Raad address common misconceptions regarding the health risks of vaping compared to smoking. They emphasize that while many believe vaping is harmless, it poses signi...
Her mother is sick, but toddler Fien seeks attention by crying without tears: Dr. Rutger gets annoyed
Doctor Rutger struggles to concentrate on his work while treating a young toddler named Fien, who is acting out to gain attention while her mother is ill. The article highlights the challenges of mana...
Restart of corona hearings with Agema and Dijkhoff: could the House of Representatives do its job?
The Dutch parliamentary hearings regarding the government's COVID-19 response resume on Monday with testimonies from former members of the House of Representatives, including Klaas Dijkhoff and Fleur ...
Breakthrough: surgery for rectal cancer mostly no longer necessary, Radboudumc study proves
New international research from Dutch medical centers, including Radboudumc and LUMC, shows that surgery is no longer necessary for four out of five rectal cancer patients. This medical breakthrough r...
