Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Employers influence stress-related absence, even when personal issues play a role
Employers are being encouraged to focus on preventing employee stress and burnout by fostering a culture of open communication. Experts emphasize that early intervention and a supportive environment c...
Velsen investigates long social support wait times: ‘It remains difficult to get a grip on the situation’
The municipality of Velsen has commissioned an external research agency to investigate why waiting times for Social Support Act (Wmo) services continue to increase. Despite previous efforts, the local...
American tests ‘mildly positive’ for hantavirus after Hondius evacuation
An American passenger evacuated from the cruise ship m/v Hondius has tested "mildly positive" for hantavirus while traveling back to the United States. The U.S. Department of Health reported the case ...
Hoofddorp to build 400 homes in city center: Houses too close to busy road according to health regulations
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has approved plans for 400 to 450 new homes in the center of Hoofddorp on the Binnenweg. Local politicians generally support the project despite health authorities' ...
Almost one in three railway crossing deaths are young people
ProRail reports that nearly one in three fatalities at railway crossings between 2021 and 2025 involved young people aged 10 to 29. To address this trend, the rail infrastructure manager is launching ...
British minister thanks Netherlands after repatriation of Hondius passengers
Twenty British passengers from the ship m/v Hondius were repatriated from Tenerife to Manchester and subsequently transported to a hospital near Liverpool for medical observation. The British governme...
Arjan van der Gracht (45) from Heemskerk has rare kidney cancer: Climbing Alpe d'Huzes for charity
Arjan van der Gracht, a 45-year-old from Heemskerk battling rare chronic kidney cancer, will climb the Alpe d'HuZes in June to raise money for KWF Cancer Relief. Following his 40-kilometer walk last y...
René Diekstra previously called Trump an 'idiot.' Now he wonders: is Trump too stupid to know how stupid he is?
Psychologist René Diekstra addresses reader criticism regarding his previous column that labeled Donald Trump as a 'dummy' and a 'liar.' He explores the psychological concept of whether Trump lacks t...
Sleeping apart: unromantic or good for your relationship? ‘Try it for a month’
Experts are highlighting the growing trend of 'sleep divorce,' where couples choose to sleep in separate beds or rooms to improve their health and relationship quality. While often perceived as unsoci...
French Hondius evacuee shows hantavirus symptoms
A French citizen evacuated from the Dutch cruise ship Hondius has displayed symptoms of the hantavirus. Consequently, all five individuals repatriated from Tenerife have been placed in strict isolatio...
Tragic end to Leiden marathon festivities after death of girl (15): ‘The event is no longer important at all’
A 15-year-old girl from Oegstgeest died on Sunday while participating in a half marathon in Leiden. The tragic incident brought a sudden end to the event's festivities, as organizers emphasized that t...
Opinion: Scrapping morning sessions at Flevoparkbad is not about luxury; it raises the question: who is the city for?
Winner Ronald Schröer praises founder of the Netherlands' oldest race: 'Without Pim there would have been no race today'
Ronald Schröer won the Pim Mulierloop, the oldest running race in the Netherlands, which hosted 650 participants on Mother's Day. Held at the AV Suomi athletics track, the event was celebrated for it...
SPF in moisturizer and makeup: Does it work as well as sunscreen?
Dermatologist Marlies Wakkee explains whether the SPF included in day creams and makeup is as effective as dedicated sunscreen. As sun intensity increases with the coming summer, the expert clarifies ...
Rotterdam prepares for arrival of cruise ship Hondius
The Dutch cruise ship Hondius is scheduled to arrive at the port of Rotterdam by the end of the week after all passengers disembark in Tenerife. Local authorities are preparing for its docking, althou...
Leiden Marathon participant dies
A participant in the Leiden Marathon passed away during the event on Sunday. While police have confirmed the death, no further details regarding the individual's identity or the cause of death have be...
Medical checks for Dutch nationals complete, departing at 2:30 PM
Dutch passengers from the vessel m/v Hondius have completed their medical checks and are scheduled to fly from Tenerife to Eindhoven on Sunday. The flight is expected to depart at 14:30 local time fol...
Linda brings sexual trauma team to North Holland: 'I've left my trauma behind, I want that for others too'
Linda Kok has introduced the Expertise Team Sexual Trauma (ETST) to the Noord-Holland region to provide specialized support for victims of sexual abuse. Drawing from her own recovery experience, Kok a...
Passengers head to the Netherlands after Spaniards leave the Hondius
A large-scale evacuation operation involving 23 countries is currently underway for passengers of the cruise ship m/v Hondius. Following the initial removal of Spanish passengers in Tenerife, other pa...
It sounds crazy, but it’s ‘hip’: running a marathon without training. ‘People are egging each other on, like: look how tough I am’
Running long distances like marathons without proper training has become a popular trend driven by social media influencers despite the physical risks. Experts are questioning the wisdom of this behav...
'As a victim, you are left with your trauma even after the bruises fade', Edam photographer Leen Fleuriot raises awareness for violence against women
Edam-based photographer Leen Fleuriot is using analog photography to raise awareness about the lasting trauma of violence against women. Her project aims to highlight the psychological impact on victi...
How prolonged boredom can turn into intense stress: ‘You feel empty and aimless’
Psychologist Mirela Habibovic explains that a chronic lack of stimuli can lead to significant stress, leaving individuals feeling empty and aimless. She notes that the human body requires a certain le...
Spanish passenger on KLM flight tests negative for hantavirus
A Spanish passenger and a flight attendant from Haarlem have both tested negative for the hantavirus after a Dutch woman died from the virus on a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. While the speci...
When Mother's Day isn't a celebration: 'I still cry for the mother I never had'
While Mother's Day is a celebration for many, it can be a painful day for those who have lost their mothers or never had a meaningful relationship with them. The article discusses how to cope with the...
Radio DJ Edwin Evers has diabetes: 'Life stands still for a moment when you hear that'
Radio 538 DJ Edwin Evers announced during his show Evers & Co that he has been diagnosed with diabetes. He shared the news during the "word of the week" segment, describing the significant impact the ...
WHO chief reassures Tenerife population about hantavirus
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has reassured the population of Tenerife that there is minimal health risk from the ship m/v Hondius, which is arriving with cases of hantavirus. He emp...
Dutch tourist (21) hospitalized with measles in Panama
A 21-year-old Dutch backpacker has been hospitalized in Panama City after contracting measles. The Panamanian Ministry of Health confirmed the case involving the tourist who was traveling in the count...
Tenerife prepares to receive Hondius
Authorities in Tenerife are preparing for the arrival of the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius on Sunday following a hantavirus outbreak on board. Temporary facilities, including army tents and mobile toi...
Marleen (52) is at the office by 7:15 AM to secure a spot: ‘Need for my own desk’
52-year-old Marleen reports experiencing significant stress due to a workspace shortage in her company's new office, forcing her to arrive at 7:15 AM to secure a desk. She shared her struggle with car...
Annebel ran 270 kilometers through the Sahara Desert during Marathon des Sables: ‘From an idea to training and then you’re there in Morocco’
Annebel Veldhuis from Heemskerk successfully completed the Marathon des Sables, a grueling 270-kilometer footrace through the Sahara Desert. She finished the final stage of the eight-day ultramarathon...