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Sandra Bullock was not allowed to talk about her late partner's illness: 'That was his wish'

Sandra Bullock has spoken publicly for the first time about the illness of her late partner, Bryan Randall. Randall passed away at age 57 from ALS, a condition he had wished to keep private.

Over a thousand bicycle accidents in Haarlem in the last five years, these are the most dangerous spots

Data from the comparison site Independer reveals that cyclists in Haarlem were involved in at least 1,348 traffic accidents over the past five years. The report identifies specific locations in the ci...

A patient who calls wants help: GP explains why triage is becoming increasingly important

General practitioner and researcher Dorien Zwart explains that triage is essential to help patients efficiently and is not merely intended to manage the doctor's schedule. She notes that while patient...

André Hazes cancels upcoming shows for next two months due to vocal problems

Singer André Hazes has cancelled all of his scheduled performances for the next two months due to persistent vocal issues. The Dutch artist announced he will be taking a break to focus on his recover...

Great concern among residents about new housing facility in Amsterdam Sloten

Residents of Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten in Amsterdam are protesting the city's plan to open a residential facility for forty people with mental health or addiction issues by late 2026. Concerns regarding...

Moderna shares soar following positive skin cancer vaccine news

Moderna shares surged nearly 88 percent on Wall Street following the announcement of positive clinical trial results for a new skin cancer vaccine. The study indicates that the vaccine effectively red...

Good for your health and your wallet: why the ‘green’ Mediterranean diet is even better

New research suggests that a green variant of the classic Mediterranean diet improves metabolism, heart health, and slows biological aging. According to nutritionist Michaël Sels, this modified diet ...

Robin de Bood (60), former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, has died

Robin de Bood, a former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer and executive at the organization PerMens, has passed away at the age of 60 due to a long-term illness. De Bood served in local polit...

Sleep disorders after fifty can shorten careers by months

A Finnish study indicates that severe sleep disorders occurring after the age of 50 can shorten a person's career by approximately nine months. This research highlights the significant impact that sle...

Dietician Pauline swears by plant-based eating: Joint pain can decrease

Dietitian Pauline Kortbeek suggests that reducing the intake of animal-based fats and proteins may help alleviate pain for patients suffering from joint conditions like rheumatism and osteoarthritis. ...

20 crisis housing units planned for people with confused behavior

Housing corporation Ymere is establishing twenty 'time-out' homes in Amsterdam to provide temporary shelter and intensive support for individuals exhibiting confused or problematic behavior. This init...

How Dutch media and the inspectorate ended up on a collision course over Ozempic: ‘How can we ever write about healthcare again?’

This is aphasia, a non-congenital brain injury: ‘Caused by damage to language areas in the brain’

A man in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost nursing center is suffering from aphasia, a communication disorder caused by brain damage such as a stroke or infarction. Researcher Rimke Groenewold explains that aphas...

Unknown man 'Lucky' was a regular at Amsterdam soup shop: "We had a bond"

Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a so...

Medical error costs Amsterdam UMC dearly: patient receives highest category compensation

Amsterdam UMC has been ordered to pay the highest category of compensation after failing to inform a patient of a positive hepatitis C diagnosis for 26 years. By the time the patient discovered the in...

These two former police officers have been searching for two years for the identity of ‘Lucky’, the man who can no longer speak after a brain hemorrhage

How do toenail fungus infections develop and what helps? A medical pedicurist explains

Medical pedicurist Denise Bruins explains the causes of fungal nail infections and provides advice on how to maintain healthy nails. This article is the third installment in a series dedicated to prop...

News media appeal fines for reporting on weight-loss drugs

DPG Media is appealing fines imposed on several newspapers for their reporting on the weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The media organizations and the Dutch Association of Journalists ...

Why Vondelpark barely has mosquitoes but your balcony does: 'We have created a mosquito paradise'

The older, the harder: why losing weight gets tougher after forty, and how to succeed

Losing weight becomes increasingly difficult after the age of forty due to various biological factors. Two nutritionists explain the underlying causes of this challenge and provide practical tips to h...

Tobacco industry eyes nicotine pouches for new success

Tobacco companies are increasingly focusing on nicotine pouches as a profitable alternative to traditional cigarettes. While these products are currently growing faster than vapes, the industry faces ...

Tim finds comfort on the golf course after his serious diagnosis: I am not focused on being sick there

Tim van der Lugt, a 44-year-old man diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, finds therapeutic relief and distraction by playing golf. He is currently channeling his passion for the sport into a special mis...

Identity unknown for three years, police now receive 140 tips about ‘Lucky’

The Amsterdam cold case team has received 140 tips following the release of images identifying an unknown man known as 'Lucky'. The individual's identity has remained a mystery for three years, and au...

Norwegian King Harald (89) hospitalized with fluid accumulation

Norwegian King Harald, aged 89, was admitted to a hospital in Oslo on Monday for medical observation due to fluid retention. The monarch has been receiving treatment for hemolytic anemia with cortison...

Gossip blogger Perez Hilton to receive long-term hospital care for now

American gossip blogger Perez Hilton remains hospitalized following a self-inflicted injury during a TikTok livestream in early August. He is expected to receive long-term care in the hospital for the...

Hayden Panettiere's brother unsuccessfully resuscitated shortly before death

American actress Hayden Panettiere was unsuccessfully resuscitated by emergency personnel shortly before her death at age 36. Police have confirmed that there are no signs of foul play or suspicious c...

Nestlé adjusts offering due to rise of weight-loss drugs

Nestlé plans to develop new food products specifically designed for individuals using weight-loss medication. The company aims to address health challenges associated with rapid weight loss, such as ...

Man who ended up in hospital unable to identify himself for 3 years, police release footage

Dutch police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who has been unable to communicate his name or background since suffering a stroke in May 2023. Although he was known as 'Lucky' to a Buddh...

Number of cycling accidents in Haarlem hits lowest level since 2021

The number of traffic accidents involving cyclists in Haarlem dropped to its lowest level since 2021 last year. This decrease marks a significant improvement in cyclist safety within the city compared...

Met De Vlam In De Pijp singer Henk Wijngaard out of intensive care

Singer Henk Wijngaard has been moved out of the intensive care unit at the Isala Hospital in Zwolle and is currently recovering. The 80-year-old artist is expected to be transferred to another hospita...