Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Be careful with your headphones and earbuds: they contain toxic substances
A report from the EU-sponsored project ToxFREE LIFE for All warns that prolonged use of headphones and earphones can lead to the absorption of toxic substances through the skin. Dutch toxicology profe...
His father dropped a new window on 4-year-old Noud’s head, who didn’t make a sound: ‘Sometimes silence is a warning sign’
A four-year-old boy named Noud was brought to a doctor after a window accidentally fell on his head, causing a severe bleeding injury. Dr. Rutger expressed concern because the child remained silent, n...
Health ministers want to consult sector before making decisions
Dutch health ministers Sophie Hermans and Mirjam Sterk intend to consult with the healthcare sector before finalizing decisions on budget cuts. Minister Hermans expressed hope that these discussions w...
Boil water advisory lifted for part of Kastelenstraat in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
Live Q&A: Ask your questions about the new cabinet's plans on Tuesday
The new Dutch cabinet has announced significant policy changes affecting healthcare, social security benefits, and a new defense contribution. A live Q&A session will be held this Tuesday to answer qu...
Bisphenol A found in headphones: five questions about this substance
Bisphenol-A (BPA) has been detected in various plastic products, including headphones, water bottles, and food packaging. Exposure to this substance can pose significant health risks, leading to quest...
Belgian ambassador to the US lashes out at minister
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White criticized Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke in a social media post that has since been deleted. The conflict arose after Vandenbroucke supported party le...
Risk of AED theft lower than heart attack risk, but it happens and costs lives: 'A stolen device is useless'
While the theft of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) is rare in the Netherlands, such incidents can be life-threatening and often require community crowdfunding for replacements. The national g...
Benzene remediation along Broekpolder to begin July 1. Further investigation around Aagtenpark still needed
The remediation of benzene-contaminated groundwater in the Broekpolder district is scheduled to begin on July 1. The permit application for the project remains available for public inspection until Ma...
Person taken to hospital after fire in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt
A fire broke out in a shop in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam following an explosion, resulting in significant damage. One person from a nearby residence was hospitalized for smoke inhalat...
Bol.com and MediaMarkt pull popular headphones from sale over high levels of ‘substances of concern’
Major retailers including Bol.com and MediaMarkt have immediately removed several popular headphones and headsets from sale due to high concentrations of concerning substances. An investigation into o...
Hydrochloric acid to be measured three times a year at ICL fertilizer plant
What are your sexual gas and brake pedals? 9 psychological insights for a better life
The Dutch weekend magazine Mezza presents nine psychological insights aimed at improving personal well-being and relationships. The article explores themes such as managing negative thoughts and under...
Ten-year-olds Samuel and Meirah raise 3,000 euros for cancer research: 'After our first door-to-door round we had already reached our goal'
Ten-year-olds Samuel and Meirah have raised nearly 3,000 euros for cancer research by going door-to-door since January. Exceeding their initial 300-euro goal, the pair will participate in the five-kil...
Greenland Premier on Trump's hospital ship: no thanks
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has declined an offer from US President Donald Trump to send a hospital ship to the territory. Nielsen stated that Greenland does not require external ...
'Stop eating!': how this American show shaped the self-image of millions of women
The reality show America’s Next Top Model is highlighted for its history of bodyshaming and its significant impact on the self-image of many women. Clinical psychologist Juliette Taquet offers guida...
Boil water advisory for two Amsterdam streets lifted: no more bacteria in drinking water
Waternet has lifted the boil water advisory for two streets in Amsterdam after tests confirmed the drinking water is once again free of bacteria. A separate advisory remains in place for over 200 conn...
Husband and GP feels lump in wife Françoise’s (68) abdomen
While on the beach, a general practitioner discovered a lump in the abdomen of his 68-year-old wife, Françoise. As both are medical professionals, they understand the potential gravity of a cancer di...
Day and night, 365 days a year, work continues in Hoofddorp on a complex treatment for blood cancer: ‘I compare it to team sports, it can be very tough’
At Kite's facility in Hoofddorp, employees work 24/7 throughout the year to modify immune cells for patients with specific types of blood cancer, enabling the cells to fight tumors. This large-scale, ...
Not a drop of sugar comes from the tap
Columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses tap water and the sugar tax in his latest weekly column about food. The piece highlights that tap water is naturally sugar-free, providing context to the ongoing d...
Trump says he will send a hospital ship to Greenland
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he intends to send a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical treatment to the sick. The announcement follows his previous expressions of interest in t...
Roosmarijn: ‘I knew I couldn't live a happy life if I didn't have that second child’
Roosmarijn Koster, 43, shared her personal struggle to conceive a second child through IVF treatment after facing difficulties with natural conception. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she reflect...
'I'm not moody, I'm feisty': Hormones have their own square at the Household Fair
The 79th Huishoudbeurs at the RAI in Amsterdam showcases future household innovations, such as laundry-folding robots, alongside current trends like vegan products and collagen-based skincare. A key h...
Social media seeks ways to get away with addictive designs
Social media platforms, including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, are facing increasing scrutiny and legal challenges in the U.S. regarding their potentially addictive designs. Despite Meta CEO Mark Zu...
Healthcare organization intervenes: panic buttons for home care workers
Tzorg, one of the largest home care organizations in the Netherlands, is providing its employees with alarm buttons due to a significant rise in workplace aggression. Incidents against home care worke...
Haarlems Dagblad readers: large stores must provide toilets for customers. 'Because it’s humane!'
Readers of the Dutch newspaper *Haarlems Dagblad* have expressed overwhelming support for a proposal requiring large stores, such as supermarkets and hardware stores, to provide customer toilets. Part...
Keyhole surgery through tiny incisions can still cause lasting pain: ‘Sometimes something can be done’
New research reveals that laparoscopic or "keyhole" surgery can still lead to chronic pain despite involving only small incisions. Although these minimally invasive techniques have largely replaced tr...
NU+ | Experts on Ferry Doedens documentary: 'Educational value is lacking'
The recently released documentary series *Ferry Lost* portrays actor Ferry Doedens' ongoing struggle with addiction, sparking significant public debate. Experts and viewers have raised concerns over t...
Former Jersey Shore star Snooki has cervical cancer
Former Jersey Shore star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi has announced that she was diagnosed with stage one cervical cancer following a recent biopsy. The 38-year-old reality star shared the news in a video ...
What the color of your snot says about your health: here’s what to look out for
According to health experts, the color of nasal mucus can provide significant insights into a person's current state of health. Different colors can indicate various underlying conditions, helping ind...