Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Suspect child abuse? What to do (and what happens next)
Following the start of a trial regarding a foster child in Vlaardingen, this article provides guidance for citizens on how to handle suspicions of child abuse. It outlines how to recognize warning sig...
NU+ | This is how to send a sniffling colleague home
The article provides advice on how to encourage colleagues who are coughing or sneezing to leave the office and work from home instead. By convincing sick coworkers to stay away from the workplace, em...
NU+ | How to recognize addiction in others: 'Appearance reveals a lot'
Following recent public disclosures by Dutch celebrities regarding substance abuse, experts are providing guidance on how to identify and support individuals struggling with addiction. These specialis...
Guilt after divorce: 'Don't burden your child with it'
Dutch actress Jelka van Houten has shared her personal struggle with long-term guilt following her divorce and her journey toward letting those feelings go. The article explores the common phenomenon ...
Scientists doubt ICL measures against odor and hydrochloric acid
Scientists are questioning the effectiveness of measures proposed by the ICL fertilizer plant in Amsterdam to address persistent odors and illegal hydrochloric acid emissions that have impacted local ...
Sick leave, discontent, and high workload: how cleaning problems are making the city increasingly dirty
Amsterdam's waste management and street cleaning services are facing a major crisis characterized by high staff absenteeism, equipment failures, and an aging workforce, leading to a significant increa...
Stitches needed for bites to legs: emergency center reports rise in aggressive sea bass attacks
The VHD Emergency Center in Deventer reports that dozens of tourists required medical attention this summer due to bites from aggressive sea bass and other fish in the Mediterranean Sea. Some victims ...
Report: Hydrochloric acid emissions at ICL fertilizer plant again far exceed limits
A January measurement revealed that the ICL fertilizer factory in Amsterdam significantly exceeded legal limits for hydrochloric acid emissions, a finding the local environmental agency described as a...
GVB to pay former bus driver €45,000 for mishandling stalking case
An Amsterdam court has ordered public transport company GVB to pay €45,000 to former bus driver Tanja Nolting for failing to protect her from workplace stalking by an ex-partner who was also a colle...
Northerners have been complaining about ICL for years, here is why the issue remains unresolved
Residents of North Amsterdam have reported pungent odors and respiratory irritation caused by the ICL fertilizer factory for decades. While the issue remains unresolved despite years of complaints, th...
End of the stench in sight? ICL expects less odor nuisance within a year
The Amsterdam-based fertilizer factory ICL plans to install an activated carbon filter by the summer of 2026 to mitigate long-standing odor complaints from neighboring residents in Tuindorp Oostzaan a...
Uninsured for medical costs in the US: Barry’s Segway ride was an expensive lesson
Barry Mulder, a 43-year-old traveler, was forced to pay 1,200 euros out of pocket following a Segway accident in Philadelphia. The high cost resulted from a lack of medical insurance coverage for his ...
Nine dead in Italy from West Nile virus: how dangerous is this disease?
Nine people have died in Italy this year from the West Nile virus, which is becoming increasingly prevalent across Europe. Recent Belgian research suggests that climate change is contributing to the s...
Young, lonely and depressed: how do vocational students become happy again?
Vocational (mbo) students in the Netherlands are facing disproportionately high levels of mental health issues and suicidal thoughts due to combined academic, financial, and personal pressures. Althou...
NU+ | Signs of dementia: how to recognize them in your loved ones
Recognizing early signs of dementia in family and friends involves noticing behaviors such as confusion, difficulty finding words, or repeating the same stories. These symptoms serve as key indicators...
Three children hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning due to faulty water heater
Three children were taken to the hospital this evening after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a defective water heater in a home in Amsterdam West. Emergency services responded to reports...
Police shut down illegal rooftop party in Zeeburg
Police shut down an illegal party of approximately 40 people at a residence and communal rooftop terrace in Zeeburg, Amsterdam, following noise complaints around midnight. Both organizers and attendee...