Health News in English

Nodding off at your laptop? Sleep expert shares tips for the perfect night's sleep

Sleep therapist Dr. Ingrid Verbeek discusses the signs of sleep deprivation and provides tips for achieving better sleep quality. The article highlights how to identify if you are not getting enough r...

ZERO23 opens fourth location on Lorentzplein: ‘The village feel remains in the big city’

Bram Crans and Melvin Schol have opened the fourth branch of their Personal Health studio, ZERO23, at Lorentzplein in Haarlem. The new location officially opened this past Saturday following a long-te...

Swimming lessons for one euro in Amsterdam: What you need to know if you have a Stadspas

Starting in September, Amsterdam residents with a Stadspas can attend swimming lessons for only one euro per session. The initiative by the municipality aims to improve water safety in the canal-fille...

The pink rabbit suit on Dr. Rutger’s examination table begs for help: ‘My pee-pee hurts’

A man wearing a pink rabbit costume sought medical help from Doctor Rutger while experiencing difficulty speaking and physical distress. Upon examination, the doctor discovered the patient, Mr. Van Lo...

What can local politics do to solve youth care problems? Pletterij hosts debate evening

Debate center De Pletterij is hosting an evening on March 11 to discuss youth care challenges and how municipal politics can address them. The event is organized in anticipation of the upcoming munici...

Running and walking civil servants head to Wijk aan Zee: It’s a nice and compact loop.

The 35th Dutch Cross Country Championship for Civil Servants will take place this Wednesday in Wijk aan Zee with 2,506 participants. The event features walking tours of 10 or 15 kilometers and running...

Marian frustrated with new glasses; they end up in the drawer. Fortunately, optician Faber resolves it nicely

Marian stopped wearing her new glasses due to dissatisfaction until optician Faber provided a satisfactory solution. The article describes how the business professionally handled the customer's regret...

I was impressed by the vulnerable footballers, until the question came: ‘But Kim, who are we missing in this story?’

The premiere of the documentary 'Real men don't cry' featured professional footballers and sports media members discussing mental health issues like performance pressure and loneliness. The event aime...

Bestselling author Myrthe freed from the negative voice in her head: ‘Why would I still take the exit to hell?’

Dutch author Myrthe van der Meer has overcome a persistent negative inner voice following her time in a psychiatric ward, an experience that inspired her bestselling book and recent film adaptation, P...

Why do women have orgasms less often? This misunderstanding plays a major role

Sexologist Judith Price discusses the orgasm gap in the Netherlands, where women experience orgasms less frequently during sex than men. She argues that this sexual inequality contributes to broader s...

Fay and Fleur lost their mother to hereditary breast cancer, but they can be saved

Fay and Fleur discovered that a hereditary risk for aggressive breast cancer was known in their family but kept from their mother, who died of the disease. Now that the sisters are aware of the geneti...

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with car on Siciliëweg in the Westelijk Havengebied

A motorcyclist was seriously injured on Saturday night following a collision with a car on the Siciliëweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied. Emergency services and a Mobile Medical Team responded ...

‘Usually starts as a fairy tale’: how to recognize a toxic relationship?

Publicist Yesim Candan has released a book aimed at raising awareness about the warning signs of toxic relationships to help prevent femicide. The publication highlights that an (ex-)partner is respon...

Three percent more happiness

In his weekly column, Wouter Klootwijk explores the relationship between food and well-being. He specifically examines whether it is possible for individuals to increase their happiness through their ...

Part of Wildlands Emmen zoo closed after suspected bird flu case

Part of Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen has been closed following a suspected bird flu outbreak. The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature is investigating the situation ...

Caregiving is still a woman's task: 'Men are seriously shortchanging themselves'

Only 10 percent of fathers in the Netherlands share caregiving responsibilities equally with their partners, leaving the majority of domestic work to women. Experts suggest this imbalance is detriment...

Trump's claim about unsafe paracetamol led to declining use

Claims by Donald Trump regarding the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy resulted in a 10% decrease in the drug's administration to pregnant women in U.S. hospitals. Researchers from Harvard and Br...

Girl on bike with foot trapped in Haarlem accident freed after half an hour and hospitalized

A young girl was injured on Saturday afternoon in Haarlem after her foot became trapped following a bicycle accident on Korte Verspronckweg. Emergency services freed her after approximately thirty min...

Daphne (29) feels perfectly healthy but can’t get disability insurance: ‘Was immediately rejected’

Daphne Vasen, a 29-year-old beauty salon owner, was denied disability insurance despite currently being healthy. Insurers rejected her application due to a shoulder injury sustained five years ago, co...

Preventing falls? Forgotten foot muscles prove invaluable for the elderly

Movement scientist Lydia Willemse investigated the role of small, often overlooked foot muscles in preventing falls among the elderly. Her study explores whether simple exercises, such as walking on t...

Is gluten unhealthy? ‘Be glad you can eat it’

While the number of gluten-free products is increasing and more people without allergies are avoiding gluten, experts suggest it is not inherently unhealthy for the general population. The article hig...

How to deal with someone who isn't doing well? Dancing with Death is a book about an intense friendship with a sad ending

The biographical fiction book 'Dansen met de Dood' by Haarlem author Fook Hali explores the complexities of supporting a friend struggling with suicidal thoughts. It raises difficult questions about w...

Vulnerable self-employed struggle to get insurance, even old injuries lead to rejection

Approximately five percent of self-employed workers in the Netherlands are denied disability insurance because private insurers consider them too high a risk. Experts express concern that vulnerable i...

Death of French baby 'seems unrelated' to recalled baby food

French prosecutors have stated that the death of a baby in early January appears to be unrelated to the consumption of baby food. This finding comes after a food watchdog group took legal action follo...

Writer Tommy Wieringa: ‘Anger is my weak spot, I wish I had more patience with other people’

In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch author Tommy Wieringa reflects on his personality, including his struggles with anger and his desire for more patience with others. He also discusses his pas...

Amsterdam teacher Piet de Boer improved the lives of ‘imbeciles’

Girls get priority over boys on five football pitches

The city of Amsterdam has introduced priority signs for girls at five local soccer pitches to encourage them to be more active in spaces typically dominated by boys. Specific days have been designated...

Study: Significant inequality between women and men remains in the city

The 2025 Emancipation Monitor reveals that women in Amsterdam continue to face significant inequalities compared to men, including lower economic independence and higher rates of street harassment. De...

Health Inspectorate investigates work culture at Erasmus MC ICU

The Health Care and Youth Inspectorate is investigating the work culture at the Erasmus MC intensive care unit in Rotterdam. The probe follows reports from NOS and Nieuwsuur regarding a crisis of conf...

"We dance, but it's out of sadness," housing group risks losing their home

The residential group "De Nieuwe Ark," which includes four individuals with intellectual disabilities, faces potential homelessness as their current residence is scheduled for demolition in May. Suppo...