Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Jiska: My tattoos help me maintain lightness in daily life despite my disability
Jiska Ogier, a 31-year-old from Leiden, uses tattoos to express her sarcastic humor and help others navigate her disability. The body art serves as a way for her to maintain a sense of lightness in he...
Dana: For me, the tattoo is a daily symbol of survival, strength and finding beauty in scars
41-year-old Dana Nieuwland from Alphen aan den Rijn received a tattoo on her chest following a mastectomy due to breast cancer. The artwork, featuring a lily of the valley and a gladiolus, serves as a...
Taking a dip? Negative swimming advice for this location in Haarlem
Authorities have issued a negative swimming advice for a specific location in Haarlem due to concerns over water quality and safety. The warning was released by Rijkswaterstaat and regional water boar...
Sky-high costs and unnecessarily long waiting lists in Haarlem youth care, but municipalities fail to intervene. 'Very strange'
Youth in the Haarlem and IJmond regions face significantly longer wait times for mental health services compared to neighboring areas due to restrictive administrative regulations. These rules prevent...
Qmusic host Marieke Elsinga breaks foot in drone accident
Qmusic presenter Marieke Elsinga broke several metatarsal bones in her foot during the filming of a defense challenge. The radio host sustained the injury while attempting to take cover from a drone.
Maurice de Hond invited, but not the leader of elderly care: ‘It hurts that we are once again not being heard’
The invitation policy of the Dutch COVID-19 commission has drawn criticism for failing to include the former chairwoman of the association for geriatric specialists. She expressed disappointment that ...
US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, is resigning from her position according to reports. The decision follows her husband's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer.
After twenty years, ‘impaled man from Haarlem’ looks back: ‘Enjoy the moment’
Ed Amelung from Haarlem is reflecting on surviving a freak accident twenty years ago where he was impaled by a thick iron bar during a company outing in Loon op Zand. Now 61, Amelung shares his story ...
Record high STIs in Europe: Sharp rise in gonorrhea and syphilis cases
Sexually transmitted infections in Europe have reached record highs, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The latest data indicates a particularly sharp increase in cas...
Tata tests installation for chromium-6 emissions: ‘We don’t know if residents and employees were exposed to elevated concentrations in the past’
Tata Steel has resumed trial operations at its Direct Sheet Plant after it was shut down in April for exceeding chromium-6 emission limits. The IJmond Health Expert Group is advocating for the continu...
Man attacks father with knife during argument in North: six months in prison
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to six months in prison for attacking his father with a knife during an argument in Amsterdam-Noord. The court took the defendant's intellectual disability and add...
5 percent of people sweat excessively: this helps according to a dermatologist
About five percent of the population experiences excessive sweating, a condition that becomes particularly challenging during the first tropical days of the year. Dermatologist Mandy Prins explains wh...
Radboudumc admits patient with possible Ebola infection
The Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen has admitted a patient suspected of having an Ebola infection. While the suspicion is currently low, the patient is being treated in a specialized iso...
WHO reports another hantavirus case in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an additional case of hantavirus infection in the Netherlands. This notification follows a previous instance of the virus being detected in the country...
WHO reports another hantavirus case in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an additional case of hantavirus in the Netherlands involving a crew member from the cruise ship Hondius. The patient was repatriated from Tenerife and...
My hairdresser claims I’m not going bald, it’s just a ‘wide crown’
An author recounts their hairdresser's humorous claim that they are not balding, but rather possess a 'wide crown.' The author highlights the reality of the situation after suffering a painful sunburn...
Race for people who have faced adversity and have a passion for cycling
The Streetwise Cycle Team of De Regenboog Groep held its fifth annual cycling race for vulnerable individuals at Sportpark Sloten in Amsterdam. Initiated by Peter Turk, who used cycling to overcome ho...
Nearly 750 suspected Ebola cases in Congo, WHO reports
The World Health Organization reports nearly 750 suspected Ebola cases and 177 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed 82 cases but warned...
Motorcyclist injured in single-vehicle accident in Vijfhuizen
A motorcyclist was injured in a single-vehicle accident in Vijfhuizen on Friday afternoon. The incident caused temporary traffic disruptions in the area.
In addition to orgasm, wage, and pension gaps, there is also an autism gap, according to author Mirjam Groen
Author and journalist Mirjam Groen has released her debut book, "De autismekloof," which explores the differences in how autism is diagnosed and experienced in women compared to men. The work combines...
Peter (58) took a dive and suffered cold shock: ’I don’t want to die here, was all I could think’
58-year-old Peter Wassenaar is sharing his experience to warn others after suffering a life-threatening "cold shock" while diving into water on a hot day. The incident caused him to lose all orientati...
Red Cross: Heat for waiting asylum seekers in Ter Apel concerning
The Red Cross has expressed concern for the welfare of asylum seekers waiting outside the registration center in Ter Apel as temperatures are expected to rise above 25 degrees Celsius. The organizatio...
Number of children in Haarlem in youth care down for the second year in a row
The number of children receiving youth care in Haarlem has decreased for the second year in a row. Statistics show that one in eleven young people in the city utilized youth care services over the pas...
New temporary housing found for De Ark residential group, permanent location still unclear
The municipality of Bloemendaal has secured new temporary housing for the inclusive living group De Ark, resolving months of uncertainty for its residents. The group, which integrates individuals with...
Jessie J declared cancer-free at annual check-up: 'Cried for hours'
Singer Jessie J has been declared cancer-free following her annual medical check-up. The 38-year-old shared her relief on Instagram, stating that she cried for hours after receiving the positive news.
From doubts and knee problems to World Cup medal: how Floor Slooff (19) regained her confidence after a serious injury
Nineteen-year-old gymnast Floor Slooff from Driehuis won a bronze medal in the floor exercise at the World Challenge Cup in Varna, Bulgaria. This achievement marks a successful return to competition f...
Delayed fiscal cliff and high youth care costs: Heemskerk in financial distress, with a €5.1 million deficit by 2030
The municipality of Heemskerk is facing significant financial strain, with a projected deficit of 3.4 million euros next year that is expected to rise to 5.1 million euros by 2030. According to the 20...
None of those on board Hondius in Rotterdam infected
Health Minister Sophie Hermans confirmed that none of the individuals aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius, which docked in Rotterdam, have tested positive for the hantavirus. All passengers and crew ...
Walking Football Telstar: Twelve men, one 91-year-old dribbling veteran at left wing. 'If training is cancelled, Piet panics'
Piet van Rijsbergen, a 91-year-old veteran, remains an active member of Telstar's Walking Football team as a left-winger. He continues to showcase his dribbling skills during weekly training sessions,...
How do you know if your child has an eating disorder? ‘She ate less and less and went straight to the bathroom after eating’
Approximately 18% of girls and 7% of boys struggle with disordered eating behaviors, which can be difficult for parents to identify early on. Experts advise that forcing children to eat or reacting wi...