Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ajax goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens (19) suffers serious injury
19-year-old Ajax goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens sustained a serious injury during a Jong Ajax match against Vitesse on Monday. The young player was forced to leave the field during the game, though the spe...
Nothing wrong with a little earwax: ‘It has a protective function’
ENT specialist Maarten Vijverberg explains that earwax serves a protective function and warns against using cotton swabs to clean ears. This advice is part of a series highlighting the importance of m...
Thousands of kilos of free potatoes and carrots at Buikslotermeerplein tonight
Stichting Voervervoer is distributing 7,000 kilograms of potatoes and carrots for free at Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerplein tonight to combat food waste and poverty. The initiative highlights that one i...
Inspectorate: 42 violations among cannabis experiment growers last year
The Inspectorate of Justice and Security reported 42 violations among the ten licensed growers participating in the Dutch cannabis experiment last year. Out of 46 inspections conducted, authorities is...
Tobacco company behind Lucky Strike fined for advertising at Pinkpop
British American Tobacco has been fined for illegal advertising at the Pinkpop music festival in the Netherlands. While this specific penalty was upheld, another previously imposed fine against the ma...
Charlie's Angels actress Cheryl Ladd had 'aggressive form' of breast cancer
American actress Cheryl Ladd revealed that she underwent treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer. She made the announcement during a reunion panel with former "Charlie's Angels" co-stars Jac...
Castor College qualifies for TeamNL Moves 2026 final
Students from Castor College in Beverwijk have qualified for the finals of TeamNL Moves 2026. The selection took place following their participation in the regional preliminary rounds held last week.
State held liable for first time over long mental health waiting lists
The Dutch State is being held liable for the first time over excessively long waiting lists in mental health care. The foundation Recht op ggz argues that these delays cause significant harm to patien...
Doctors warn: intensive exercise sometimes masks dangerous heart problems, here is how
Doctors and researchers from Europe and the US, including those from Radboudumc in Nijmegen, are warning that intensive exercise can mask dangerous heart conditions. They highlight that certain heart ...
Gaming, eating candy and watching movies: my child is allowed much more at his friend’s house. What should I do?
The parents of 10-year-old Kees are facing a dilemma because he is allowed significantly more screen time and snacks at a friend's house than at home. They are currently weighing whether to address th...
From betting ten euros on AZ to losing 500 euros in Kazakhstan. North Holland sees rising number of gambling addicts: 'I’m no longer surprised by a debt of 50,000 euros'
Addiction clinics in North Holland are reporting a significant increase in the number of gambling addicts, often involving individuals with stable careers and homes. Psychologist Niels Bregman notes t...
From water pumps to mash: Mike (30) switches careers to start home-based takeaway. ‘The whole house smelled of mash every day’
30-year-old Mike Slot from Castricum has launched a home-based delivery service called Oma’s Stamppotkeuken to provide healthy meal options. The business focuses on traditional Dutch stamppot dishes...
Serious accident between car and fatbike in Haarlem, victim seriously injured
A serious collision occurred between a car and a fatbike at the intersection of Schoonzichtlaan and Zijlweg in Haarlem on Tuesday morning. The rider of the fatbike sustained serious injuries and was r...
Newspaper: Iran's injured Supreme Leader being treated in Qom
The Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly receiving medical treatment in the city of Qom. According to The Times, this information stems from a diplomatic memo shared with Gulf states ...
38 children in ER every year for swallowing batteries
Research from the Amsterdam UMC reveals that at least 38 children are admitted to emergency rooms annually in the Netherlands after swallowing batteries. Experts warn that these incidents can lead to ...
Podcast The Foundling: Masa and Eva found a baby: "It was a very sad cry"
The new podcast 'De Vondeling' follows 22-year-old Lieve as she searches for her biological parents after being abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2003. Accompanied by maker...
Lil Nas X charges to be dropped if he continues treatment
Charges against artist Lil Nas X for allegedly attacking police officers will be dismissed provided he continues treatment for his bipolar disorder. To satisfy the agreement, the artist must also avoi...
Kim Lammers has a message for the snoring and blundering KNGU: at least pick up the phone
Dutch field hockey star Kim Lammers has criticized the Royal Dutch Gymnastics Union (KNGU) for poor communication and organizational failures. She emphasized that while elite sports success relies on ...
Growing group on welfare needs more help to be able to work
A growing number of welfare recipients in the Netherlands face significant barriers to employment, such as debt and mental health issues, requiring more intensive support. Although the labor market ne...
Crowdfunding for TommyTomato to continue feeding 30,000 children, company flooded with positive reactions
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to save the Haarlem-based school lunch delivery service TommyTomato from bankruptcy. The initiative aims to raise 35,000 euros to ensure the company can conti...
IKNL: Cancer in young adults has long-term consequences
Nearly 70,000 people in the Netherlands who were diagnosed with cancer as young adults over the past two decades continue to face long-term physical and social consequences. According to the Netherlan...
SP wants to scrap deductible for medical care after sexual violence
The Socialist Party (SP) has proposed eliminating the health insurance deductible for medical assistance following sexual violence. Member of Parliament Sarah Dobbe stated that financial costs should ...
Jade Kops is afraid every night she won't wake up: 'Give me time'
Nineteen-year-old social media personality Jade Kops shared an emotional "letter to her tumor" on Instagram, expressing her nightly fear of not waking up. In the post, she candidly describes the psych...
The morphine injection is the beginning of the end for Mr. Schulten: he can finally talk about death
Mr. Schulten, who is nearing the end of his life, initially struggled to discuss death with his daughter to avoid burdening her. After receiving a morphine injection, he found the words to talk about ...
Skiing or skydiving solo: Yany (Jan) Visser (1947-2026) proved that limitations do not have to be boundaries
Yany (Jan) Visser, who lost his sight at the age of 12, passed away last Saturday at the age of 78 after a long illness. Throughout his life, he defied physical limitations by engaging in adventurous ...
Soesja wrote a book about mourning her drowned brother Sam: "Talk about it, it helps"
Soesja van Grondelle has authored a book titled "Sam, ik neem je altijd mee" detailing her grief after her brother Sam drowned in Amsterdam's IJ river in October 2023. Through her writing and social m...
Vrij! Beverwijk sounds the alarm: mold remains a major problem in post-war neighborhoods – even after Indische Buurt renovation
The local political party Vrij! Beverwijk has raised concerns about persistent mold and moisture issues in postwar neighborhoods, including recently renovated apartments in the Indische Buurt. The par...
'Double' victory for Haarlem's Christiaan Bosselaar at tough Heuvelloop. 'Let the shoe do the work'
Christiaan Bosselaar, a 43-year-old from Haarlem, won the 15-kilometer race at the 39th Lions Heuvelloop. The event drew a record-breaking 800 participants and Bosselaar noted that despite the difficu...
3D robots swim and navigate like animals
Physicists from Leiden have developed 3D-printed microrobots thinner than a human hair that can swim and navigate like animals. These robots operate without sensors, software, or external control, off...
A bedside device that says no if you want too many painkillers: Ydo is working on it
Orthopedic surgeon Ydo Kleinlugtenbelt from Deventer Hospital is developing 'PainSafe,' a device designed to prevent painkiller addiction in patients recovering at home. The device monitors and regula...