Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Many killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
On Friday, Israeli attacks on the Lebanese town of Nabatieh and surrounding areas resulted in approximately twenty deaths, including eight civilians. A strike on a government building killed thirteen ...
Richard Kemper horrified by ‘target of five’ diet: ‘It’s like eating as if you’re already on chemo’
Richard Kemper expressed strong disapproval of specific dietary guidelines, comparing the suggested food to a diet for chemotherapy patients. Additionally, residents in Bloemendaal welcomed news of a ...
Harrison Ford struggled with severe depression for years
American actor Harrison Ford revealed in a recent podcast that he struggled with severe depression during his college years. Ford described his experience as more than just depression, stating that he...
Boil-water advisory for 88 addresses in Spaarndammerbuurt after water main burst
Convicted sex offender finished treatment, prosecutors seek extension of psychiatric detention
The Public Prosecution Service is seeking a one-year extension of mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for a 63-year-old sex offender from Haarlem. Although the man has reached his treatment ceiling,...
Professor slams 'harmful' NOS article: 'Intensive exercise after 35 is not bad for your heart at all'
Assistant Professor Rutger Middelburg of the LUMC has criticized a NOS article that suggested intensive exercise after age 35 increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Middelburg argues the articl...
Basements flooded after pipe burst in Zaanstraat, boil water advisory for 88 addresses
A pipe burst during construction work in Amsterdam's Spaarndammerbuurt caused flooding in four basements and triggered a boil-water advisory for 88 nearby addresses. Waternet issued the advisory for r...
Electrolyte hype among runners, but this cheap drugstore product works just as well
Sports physiotherapist Leon Krznaric discusses the necessity of electrolyte supplements for runners who lose salt and minerals through sweat. He distinguishes between facts and myths, suggesting that ...
NVWA catches seven men red-handed in illegal sheep slaughter
The NVWA raided an illegal slaughterhouse on a farm in Friesland on Thursday, catching seven men red-handed. The suspects were found slaughtering sheep without anesthesia, which is strictly prohibited...
Olga and Paul run 56 kilometers from ocean to ocean for Run4Schools: 'The first time we took part, Paul proposed at the finish line'
Olga van Leeuwarden and Paul den Boer are participating in the 56-kilometer Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town to raise funds for the Run4Schools charity. This marks the third time the couple has compet...
Study: 87 percent of vapers use illegal vapes
A study by Bureau Beke reveals that 87% of people who vape in the Netherlands use illegal products or purchase them through unauthorized channels. These vapes are frequently imported from abroad to ci...
Facelift at Hengelo clinic turns into nightmare for Bianca: ‘The truth must come out’
In 2024, Bianca Boots underwent a facelift at Clinique Dr. Don in Hengelo to address facial wrinkles and a tired appearance. The procedure resulted in a nightmare experience, leading Boots to seek acc...
Longstanding discontent over hacked healthcare provider ChipSoft: ‘They hold hospitals in a stranglehold’
Healthcare IT provider ChipSoft has been hacked, potentially compromising patient data across various hospitals. The company is currently facing significant criticism for its near-monopoly position an...
National strike by university hospital staff called off
A national day of action scheduled for April 16 at university hospitals has been canceled after labor unions LAD and FBZ reached additional agreements with employer organization UMCNL. These unions, w...
ChipSoft: investigation into ransomware attack in full swing
Software supplier ChipSoft is conducting an ongoing investigation into the cause and scope of a ransomware attack on its systems. The company is maintaining close contact with healthcare organizations...
NU’91: healthcare workers working less due to high fuel prices
Healthcare workers in the Netherlands are reportedly taking fewer extra shifts because high fuel prices exceed their travel reimbursements, causing them to lose money by working. Professional organiza...
Rapper and hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
Hip-hop pioneer and rapper Afrika Bambaataa has passed away at the age of 68 in Philadelphia. His management confirmed that his death was caused by complications from prostate cancer.
Ben (78) has been teaching swimming at VZV for 48 years: ‘If you want, you can swim your whole life’
78-year-old Ben Sliggers has been a swimming instructor at the VZV club for 48 years, emphasizing that swimming is a lifelong sport. He currently leads swimming lessons and water polo training session...
From concrete to broccoli: schoolyards in Beverwijk and Heemskerk make way for school gardens. Nature is so educational
Kindcentrum De Ark in Heemskerk and primary school De Sterrenkijker in Beverwijk have transformed parts of their schoolyards into school gardens. Students will use these green spaces to grow their own...
Parents of young children still struggle to put down their own phones
One in three parents frequently checks their phone in the presence of their children, prompting experts to call for better guidance on the parental role-model function. Experts recommend that advice o...
Serious side effects in controversial long COVID treatment with lidocaine, inspectorate calls on patients to come forward
Patients treated for long-covid with lidocaine at Excellent Care Clinics reported severe side effects, including seizures and partial paralysis. Following an investigative report by the television pro...
10 years old and addicted to cosmetics thanks to social media: is such a cream really necessary?
Children in the final year of primary school are increasingly focused on complex skincare and makeup routines driven by social media tutorials. This growing obsession among ten-year-olds has prompted ...
Tina de Bruin and seriously ill Vincent Croiset marry earlier than planned
Dutch actors Tina de Bruin and Vincent Croiset married on Wednesday, moving their wedding date forward following Croiset's cancer diagnosis in November. De Bruin shared photos of the ceremony on Insta...
Aid organizations sound alarm over ‘nightmare’ for civilians in Lebanon
International aid organizations, including CARE, are warning of a humanitarian crisis in Lebanon following heavy Israeli attacks. Civilians are facing severe shortages of food, water, and medicine, wh...
Budget cuts reach boiling point at Yes We Can Clinics
Budget cuts in the Dutch youth mental healthcare sector are increasingly driving patients toward private facilities like Yes We Can Clinics. The clinic, previously known for a positive documentary ser...
Hacked software supplier ChipSoft takes systems offline
Software supplier ChipSoft took its electronic patient record systems offline on Wednesday evening following a cyberattack. The decision was confirmed by several hospitals after reports of the breach ...
Hacked patient records software provider takes systems offline
Software supplier ChipSoft took its electronic patient record systems offline on Tuesday following a cyberattack. The measure was implemented to manage the security breach affecting the provider's hea...
Lebanese ministry: death toll from attacks exceeds 200
The death toll from Wednesday's attacks in Lebanon has risen to 203, with more than a thousand people reported injured. Rescue workers in Beirut continue to search for victims under the rubble as of T...
Approach to confused persons is too fragmented, Parliament complains
Dutch political parties have criticized the current approach to individuals with confused behavior, calling it too fragmented. During a parliamentary debate, they requested improved coordination, spec...
Calls for lower speed limits after increase in road deaths
Following an increase in traffic fatalities, Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN) is advocating for lower speed limits to improve road safety. The organization highlights speed as a major risk factor and a ...