Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Caregiving is still a woman's task: 'Men are seriously shortchanging themselves'
Only 10 percent of fathers in the Netherlands share caregiving responsibilities equally with their partners, leaving the majority of domestic work to women. Experts suggest this imbalance is detriment...
Trump's claim about unsafe paracetamol led to declining use
Claims by Donald Trump regarding the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy resulted in a 10% decrease in the drug's administration to pregnant women in U.S. hospitals. Researchers from Harvard and Br...
Girl on bike with foot trapped in Haarlem accident freed after half an hour and hospitalized
A young girl was injured on Saturday afternoon in Haarlem after her foot became trapped following a bicycle accident on Korte Verspronckweg. Emergency services freed her after approximately thirty min...
Daphne (29) feels perfectly healthy but can’t get disability insurance: ‘Was immediately rejected’
Daphne Vasen, a 29-year-old beauty salon owner, was denied disability insurance despite currently being healthy. Insurers rejected her application due to a shoulder injury sustained five years ago, co...
Preventing falls? Forgotten foot muscles prove invaluable for the elderly
Movement scientist Lydia Willemse investigated the role of small, often overlooked foot muscles in preventing falls among the elderly. Her study explores whether simple exercises, such as walking on t...
Is gluten unhealthy? ‘Be glad you can eat it’
While the number of gluten-free products is increasing and more people without allergies are avoiding gluten, experts suggest it is not inherently unhealthy for the general population. The article hig...
How to deal with someone who isn't doing well? Dancing with Death is a book about an intense friendship with a sad ending
The biographical fiction book 'Dansen met de Dood' by Haarlem author Fook Hali explores the complexities of supporting a friend struggling with suicidal thoughts. It raises difficult questions about w...
Vulnerable self-employed struggle to get insurance, even old injuries lead to rejection
Approximately five percent of self-employed workers in the Netherlands are denied disability insurance because private insurers consider them too high a risk. Experts express concern that vulnerable i...
Death of French baby 'seems unrelated' to recalled baby food
French prosecutors have stated that the death of a baby in early January appears to be unrelated to the consumption of baby food. This finding comes after a food watchdog group took legal action follo...
Writer Tommy Wieringa: ‘Anger is my weak spot, I wish I had more patience with other people’
In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch author Tommy Wieringa reflects on his personality, including his struggles with anger and his desire for more patience with others. He also discusses his pas...
Amsterdam teacher Piet de Boer improved the lives of ‘imbeciles’
Girls get priority over boys on five football pitches
The city of Amsterdam has introduced priority signs for girls at five local soccer pitches to encourage them to be more active in spaces typically dominated by boys. Specific days have been designated...
Study: Significant inequality between women and men remains in the city
The 2025 Emancipation Monitor reveals that women in Amsterdam continue to face significant inequalities compared to men, including lower economic independence and higher rates of street harassment. De...
Health Inspectorate investigates work culture at Erasmus MC ICU
The Health Care and Youth Inspectorate is investigating the work culture at the Erasmus MC intensive care unit in Rotterdam. The probe follows reports from NOS and Nieuwsuur regarding a crisis of conf...
"We dance, but it's out of sadness," housing group risks losing their home
The residential group "De Nieuwe Ark," which includes four individuals with intellectual disabilities, faces potential homelessness as their current residence is scheduled for demolition in May. Suppo...
What are steel slags? How dangerous are they and how do I know if they are in my neighborhood?
This article explores the nature and safety concerns regarding steel slags, which have recently become a major topic of discussion across the Netherlands. It provides information on what these materia...
Daan Buringa (24) stars in Joe Speedboot: ‘I had no time for my spinal cord injury, I wanted to act!’
Five people taken to hospital after major house fire in Amsterdam
A large house fire on Herculesstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid overnight resulted in five people being hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The fire, which was preceded by a loud bang according to witnesses, le...
Hum keeps IJmuiden resident awake: ‘The sound is described so well online, I’m increasingly thinking it’s the wind turbines’
Mascha Levasier-Neijenhuijs from IJmuiden reports being kept awake by a persistent, rhythmic humming noise that she suspects is caused by wind turbines along the North Sea Canal. She describes the sou...
Ministry forbids municipalities from restricting steel slag themselves
The Dutch government has prohibited municipalities from implementing their own bans on the use of steel slag, requiring local restrictions to be reversed by the end of the year. Local officials have e...
Five people taken to hospital after major house fire in Stadionbuurt
The ritual of fueling up
A neurologist describes joining a new professional group and encountering the unfamiliar agenda item 'ineten' during their first department meeting. The author expresses curiosity and a hint of appreh...
Four major cities receive another €7 million to boost vaccination rates
Be careful with photos of your child on social media: ‘What you post online is about you, but it’s no longer yours’
Experts caution parents against posting photos of their children on social media, highlighting that such content becomes permanent and out of their control once shared. The article emphasizes the impo...
'I always saw others getting diplomas and felt useless,' now Donald, who has an intellectual disability, has earned his first practical certificate
Donald, a 37-year-old man with a mild intellectual disability from Haarlem, has earned his first vocational practice certificate. He and five others completed the Assistant Service Provision training ...
We fall madly in love twice in our lives on average, even in old age: ‘Boom! Really. It was right from the start’
Scientific research indicates that people typically fall passionately in love twice in their lives. This can occur even in later stages of life, as evidenced by a couple in their seventies who recentl...
Hermans refuses to yield to opposition over deductible hike
Dutch Healthcare Minister Sophie Hermans has rejected opposition requests to reconsider the planned increase of the healthcare deductible. During a budget debate, she maintained her position despite c...
Mainline Foundation, dedicated to drug users' welfare, to close after funding cut: ‘We are needed now more than ever’
Anass (30) proudly gives tour of new day center WerkLokaal Heemskerk: 'We are all friends'
WerkLokaal Heemskerk has relocated to a larger facility at the De Trompet industrial estate to consolidate several day care services under one roof. The move provides participants with more space for ...
Opposition seeks concessions from cabinet on healthcare cuts
Dutch opposition parties are calling on the cabinet to reconsider planned healthcare budget cuts during the national budget debate. Several parties requested that Minister Sophie Hermans show willingn...