Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
City air getting cleaner, yet quality still comparable to passive smoking 4 cigarettes a day
Air quality in Amsterdam has improved significantly since 2010, yet current pollution levels are still equivalent to smoking four cigarettes a day. The city aims to achieve zero-emission mobility by 2...
Depressed and anxious: health of workers in the Netherlands is declining significantly
Recent data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reveals a significant decline in the health of working individuals across the country. The findings indicate that employees are increasingly struggling wi...
MDL Foundation wants more men in major cities to take bowel cancer test
The MDL Fund is launching a campaign this Thursday to encourage more men in major cities to participate in colon cancer screenings. The initiative follows reports of alarmingly low participation rates...
Dutch Parliament allocates funds for defibrillators in poor neighborhoods
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a proposal to allocate additional funding for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in low-income neighborhoods. The initiative, led by GroenLinks-Pv...
Being muscular is the new ideal, but it can become an obsession: how to recognize bigorexia
The article explores the increasing popularity of weight training among young men and the potential for this trend to lead to bigorexia, an obsession with muscle mass. Sports physician Ruben De Gendt ...
Hearing on elevator problems: "Could not do groceries"
A hearing was held at the Stopera in Amsterdam to address frequent elevator breakdowns that have left many residents stranded in their homes. Stakeholders, including residents, housing corporations, a...
Doctors Without Borders expands emergency aid in Lebanon
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is expanding its emergency aid in Lebanon as tens of thousands of people flee Israeli airstrikes. The organization reports mass displacement following Israeli military or...
Architectural gem becomes growing source of mold for young family. Who dares to repair the shattered glass facade?
Bas and Marjolijn's home is suffering from severe mold and moisture damage after its iconic glass dome spontaneously cracked. Although the homeowners' association (VvE) recognizes the architectural va...
Many more people visiting GP for hay fever than in previous years
Research institute Nivel reported a sharp increase in hay fever cases in the Netherlands, with 142 per 100,000 people visiting a GP last week. This figure is more than double the 62 cases per 100,000 ...
Adults with city pass can also get swimming lessons for one euro
Starting in September, low-income adults in Amsterdam with a city pass can access swimming lessons for one euro to encourage water safety among those who never learned. The initiative, announced by Al...
RIVM: Flu wave seems to have passed its peak
The RIVM reports that the flu wave in the Netherlands appears to have passed its peak, following a slight decrease in GP visits for flu-like symptoms. Last week, the number of cases dropped from 68 to...
The Hague GP practice assistant acquitted of sexual abuse
A 60-year-old practice assistant at a medical clinic in The Hague has been acquitted of committing indecent acts against two patients. The District Court of The Hague ruled that there was insufficient...
Air in Amsterdam becoming cleaner
Air quality in Amsterdam has significantly improved over the past 15 years. Recent data and maps illustrate a consistent trend towards cleaner air within the city.
Higher HPV rates among women without access to population screening
Doctors of the World reports that the human papillomavirus (HPV) is more prevalent among women who lack access to national cervical cancer screenings. Based on 555 tests conducted between 2022 and 202...
Pain expert on shingles: One of the most painful conditions you can have
Pain expert Mienke Rijsdijk explains shingles, a painful condition caused by the chickenpox virus that affects one in four people in the Netherlands. The article details the symptoms of the condition,...
Ill Vincent Croiset continues acting and gets married: ‘It felt bitter, things were going so well’
Injury-plagued Jeff Hardeveld missed 139 matches, but is now on the brink of a cup final: ‘I never thought about quitting’
Telstar player Jeff Hardeveld is on the verge of reaching a cup final after overcoming three major knee injuries that caused him to miss 139 matches. Ahead of the semifinal against AZ, the defender re...
New domestic violence support center opened in Amsterdam-Amstelland
The Amsterdam-Amstelland region has opened a new support center called Filomena to assist victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Located on Elisabeth Wolffstraat in Amsterdam, the center provid...
Free lead check for your Amsterdam garden: arrange it before summer
Amsterdam residents can apply for a free soil lead check for their gardens to ensure safety before the summer season. The initiative aims to identify potential lead contamination which can still be fo...
Suddenly awake in the middle of the night: How to fall back asleep quickly
Pulmonologist-somnologist Manu Sastry provides expert advice on how to quickly return to sleep after waking up during the night. This article marks the start of a series addressing common sleep proble...