Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Alleged arsonist at Castricum clinic falls through the cracks
A 30-year-old woman from IJmuiden is in custody for allegedly setting fire to her mattress at a healthcare facility in Castricum last August. The incident endangered both staff and fellow residents, a...
Relatives demand maximum sentence for matricide
Relatives of a 52-year-old woman murdered in Landsmeer have requested the maximum sentence for her son, Timothy B., during a trial at the Amsterdam District Court. The 33-year-old defendant is accused...
Incapacitated workers sometimes wait over a year for UWV assessment
Waiting times for disability assessments by the Dutch employee insurance agency (UWV) have increased, with delays exceeding one year in some regions. A spokesperson for the agency confirmed that the c...
My mother probably understands you, but wants confirmation from me
The article discusses the importance of clear communication in healthcare when patients have limited proficiency in the Dutch language. It highlights how family members often act as interpreters to en...
Basic-Fit hack: data of 200,000 Dutch customers leaked
Gym chain Basic-Fit has suffered a data breach affecting approximately 200,000 Dutch customers. Out of its 5.8 million European members, a total of one million records were compromised in the hack.
Britney Spears admitted to rehab after DUI
Britney Spears has voluntarily admitted herself to a rehabilitation facility following her arrest for driving under the influence last month. A spokesperson confirmed the 44-year-old singer's admissio...
No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont shares Parkinson's diagnosis: 'Every day is a struggle'
No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont has announced on Instagram that he is living with a rare form of Parkinson's disease. The 58-year-old musician revealed that he began experiencing symptoms before the age...
Homeless and addicts make SDZ football club members feel unsafe
Ferrets to tackle rat infestations: "It’s more animal-friendly than poison," but does it work?
Following a severe rat infestation that closed a business in Amsterdam-Oost, the political party Ja21 has proposed using ferrets as a natural and more humane alternative to poison for pest control. Wh...
Major search for person in water in IJmuiden, victim taken to hospital
Emergency services conducted a large-scale search operation on Saturday evening after a man fell into the water at the Trawlerkade in IJmuiden. The victim was successfully recovered and rushed to the ...
Ditch the smartwatch: it’s giving you sleepless nights, says sleep expert
Dutch sleep professor Eus van Someren warns that using smartwatches to monitor sleep quality can actually lead to poorer sleep results. He emphasizes that insomnia is a significant, underestimated hea...
Little for young people to do on asylum boat, but now they can play sports here
A new sports container has opened on the MS Galaxy asylum boat in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied to provide recreational activities for its 1,500 residents. The initiative aims to improve living co...
Discarded items transformed into unique creatures: How Haarlem’s Martijn recovers by creating recycle buddies
Martijn Rengelink, a resident of Haarlem, creates robot-like figures from discarded materials as a therapeutic practice following a severe burnout. He finds that the process of crafting these "recycle...
Castor College clears 14 obstacles for the Johan Cruijff Foundation. Duardo has a tactic: ‘Run very fast and don’t look around’
Approximately 1,400 students from Castor College participated in a 14-obstacle run on Friday to support the Johan Cruijff Foundation. The event featured obstacles set up across the school's gymnasiums...
This store brand’s plain chips win our taste test: ‘These are welcome on my couch’
A panel of three experts conducted a taste test of ten different supermarket brands of plain potato chips to identify the best option for spring picnics and outings. The evaluation aimed to determine ...
Sonja (66) from Hoofddorp lives with Parkinson's: 'Parkinson's can ride in the back seat, but the disease must not get behind the wheel'
In honor of World Parkinson's Day, Spaarne Gasthuis released a video featuring patients like 66-year-old Sonja Snijder from Hoofddorp sharing their experiences with the disease. Snijder describes the ...
New Mariënheuvel residential care center nearly ready for opening in Heemstede
The new Mariënheuvel residential care center in Heemstede is nearing completion and is almost ready to open its doors. Although minor finishing touches are still being finalized, the facility on the ...
Surgeon Thomas (53) refuses to operate while tired: ‘It feels like a disgrace to back out’
Thomas, a 53-year-old surgeon, expressed concerns about the potential for surgical errors caused by exhaustion from working excessive and irresponsible hours. He discussed the physical and mental toll...
Weight loss drugs force food industry toward smaller portions and high protein
The rise of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy is influencing consumer shopping habits by significantly reducing appetite. In response, the food industry in the Netherlands is beginning t...
Large majority wants municipality to rescue bankrupt TommyTomato: 'Otherwise parents will fall back on chocolate spread sandwiches'
A majority of survey respondents are calling for government intervention to save TommyTomato, a provider of healthy school lunches that recently went bankrupt. Supporters argue the service is essentia...
Former Ajax player Perr Schuurs opens up about dark thoughts during nightmare recovery: 'I hoped I wouldn't wake up anymore'
Former Ajax defender Perr Schuurs has opened up about the severe mental health struggles and dark thoughts he experienced during a grueling two-and-a-half-year rehabilitation from a serious injury. Th...
Waiting? Working! Twelve permit holders from across the country get help finding work in West-Friesland
Twelve status holders with healthcare backgrounds from asylum centers across the Netherlands are participating in a pilot program to find employment in West-Friesland. The initiative provides language...
Sharing a bathroom with seven is outdated: Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk to be completely renovated
The Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk is set to undergo an extensive renovation and expansion over the coming years. The project aims to modernize the site to better address staff shortages and pro...
Lebanon reports rising death toll after Israeli attacks
Lebanon's Ministry of Health reported on Friday that the death toll from Israeli attacks on Wednesday has risen to 357 people. Additionally, the number of injured individuals has reached 1,223 followi...
Simon Keizer on Botox and cosmetic procedures: ‘I’d do that hair transplant again in a heartbeat’
Dutch singer Simon Keizer shares his experiences with medical and cosmetic procedures, including his satisfaction with a hair transplant. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he also discusses health ...
One week left in the season for Malevy Leons: Toughing it out and shooting free throws left-handed
Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons is playing through the final week of his season despite a bruised right wrist. Due to a high number of injuries on the Warriors' roster, Leons is forced to remain ...
Collision between motorcyclist and fatbike rider, both rushed to hospital
Psychiatric treatment for man who hit coffeeshop worker 18 times with bicycle kickstand
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for attacking two coffeeshop employees on Amsterdam's Kloveniersburgwal with a bicycle kickstand. The court ruled the inci...
Two injured after collision between motorcycle and fatbike in Southeast
Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between a motorcycle and a fatbike on the Karspeldreef in Amsterdam-Zuidoost around 6:00 PM. Emergency services, including a tr...
Women candidly share menopause experiences in photo book Overgangmakers: ‘With my story I want to show people that more is possible’
Award-winning photographer Marieke Zwartscholten has released a new photobook titled 'Overgangmakers,' featuring the personal stories of 24 women from the Netherlands and Belgium navigating menopause....