Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Kluytmans: urgency varied by region at start of pandemic
Microbiologist and former OMT member Jan Kluytmans told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the perceived urgency of COVID-19 varied significantly across different Dutch regions at the start of the...
Mr. Pekelaar suffers from blood loss and makes a very unusual request to Dr. Rutger
At a GP post, a patient named Mr. Pekelaar consults Doctor Rutger about an issue involving blood loss. After initial hesitation, the patient eventually reveals the full story and makes an unusual requ...
Watch live: Day two of COVID hearings on Brabant ‘hotspot’
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into COVID-19 policy continues its second day of hearings, focusing on the start of the pandemic in the province of Brabant. Medical microbiologist Jan Kluytmans and De...
All beds in TBS clinics occupied despite lower intake
Despite a decline in new patient intake from 164 to 118 last year, all beds in Dutch TBS clinics remain fully occupied. According to the latest annual report from TBS Nederland, the system continues t...
Why am I always losing everything? Not every disorganized person has ADHD
This article explores why some people are chronically disorganized, such as forgetting items or missing appointments, and notes that this behavior isn't always linked to ADHD. It examines the origins ...
New mothers in Haarlem remarkably old: 32 years and 7 months
New mothers in Haarlem are on average 32 years and 7 months old when they have their first child, which is notably high according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The figures also indicate t...
René Diekstra: Assisted suicide is a right, not a crime
René Diekstra argues that assisted suicide should be treated as a legal right rather than a criminal offense. The article references a study he co-authored at Leiden University over 45 years ago whic...
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus (64) dies
Former EO presenter Menno Helmus has passed away at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer. During his career at the Dutch broadcaster from 1992 to 2010, he hosted programs such as Live-Lijn, Om...
Samantha Steenwijk: My forehead is full of Botox, yet I still managed to get a wrinkle
Dutch singer Samantha Steenwijk discusses her journey losing 20 kilograms and managing her health through immunotherapy for allergies. She shares personal details about her lifestyle, including how sh...
From bakery to running route: first Social Run leaves them wanting more
Dozens of participants gathered in Beverwijk for the city's first Social Run, a non-competitive event starting at the bakery La Petite Boulangerie. The relaxed group run prioritized community and soci...
Goos Personal Training & Coaching moves to larger location: ‘We want everyone to feel at home’
Goos Personal Training & Coaching has relocated to a larger facility at Velserduinplein after seven years of operation on Kennemerlaan. The move followed a two-month renovation period designed to crea...
Car in water after collision at Hoofddorp intersection, driver hospitalized, one arrest
A collision between two vehicles at an intersection in Hoofddorp on Sunday afternoon resulted in one car ending up in the water. The female driver was transported to the hospital for treatment, and on...
Temporary housing found: residential group stays together in Bloemendaal
The residential group De Nieuwe Ark in Bloemendaal has secured a temporary housing solution, ensuring that its four disabled residents and their caregivers can remain together. They will move into two...
Rod Stewart cancels Las Vegas concerts due to sinus infection
81-year-old singer Rod Stewart has canceled two scheduled concerts in Las Vegas due to a sinus infection. On the advice of his doctors, he is taking a period of rest to recover from the illness.
Crooked big toe and foot bump: How hallux valgus develops and what can be done about it
Hallux valgus is a foot deformity where the big toe tilts inward, often resulting in a painful bump and difficulty wearing shoes. The article explains how this condition develops and outlines various ...
Several people unwell during marathon in Groningen
Several people became unwell during the Groningen marathon on Sunday. The Groningen Safety Region reported the incidents, though no specific details regarding the causes or conditions were provided.
Sick to receive less if cabinet sticks to plan, system remains overburdened
The Dutch cabinet is considering changes to the IVA disability benefits, despite opposition from labor unions who want to protect payments for those permanently unable to work. These proposed measures...
From table tennis to surfing: Henk and Bjorn ready for Special Olympics in Haarlem
Nearly 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities are set to participate in the Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem from June 12 to 14. The article highlights the personal stories of competi...
The greenhouse | Europe is getting hotter, but we are poorly prepared for it
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan reports that Europe experienced exceptionally high temperatures even before the summer season officially began. The article highlights that the continent is currently poo...
Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities head to Haarlem for major national event: ‘They enjoy their achievement and help fallen opponents’
The Special Olympics National Games Haarlem 2026 will be held from June 12 to 14 across 16 locations in Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and Zandvoort. Over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities are e...
Dementia residents at Het Gastenhuis Haarlem won’t be kept under lock and key: ‘That only causes unrest’
Het Gastenhuis Haarlem is constructing a new facility with 42 apartments for individuals with dementia on President Kennedylaan. Director Annemieke Bambach states that residents will not be locked ins...
Talk about the final stage of life, says Jet Flesseman of Beverwijk Hospice: otherwise you lose control over your own care
Jet Flesseman, coordinator of the Beverwijk Hospice, emphasizes the importance of discussing the end-of-life phase to ensure individuals maintain control over their own care. Hospice Groep Midden-Kenn...
Bert (69) considers himself too difficult for a nursing home
69-year-old Bert Hassink has chosen to end his life through euthanasia after a muscle disease left him physically incapacitated. He expressed that he felt unsuitable for a nursing home environment and...
Lisa (29) from Amsterdam wants to protect women from 'prying' period apps
Lisa Volkers from Amsterdam has developed a privacy-focused menstruation app called Period to protect women's intimate data from being sold to third parties. The app offers a neutral design alternativ...
Marconistraat cheers on Vissenloop & Run participants. 'She keeps going, doesn't she? She doesn't need water'
Residents of Marconistraat in IJmuiden supported participants of the Vissenloop & Run by providing water and cooling showers. This hospitality continues a long-standing local tradition that originally...
90-year-old Nelly makes a painting every week: "This one is going to America"
Ninety-year-old Nelly Quakernaat has rediscovered her passion for painting while living at the De Makroon nursing home in Amsterdam, completing over 200 works in the last two years. Her paintings were...
Coanita’s (64) daughter has MS: ‘She can still walk and cycle, but lifting her 3-year-old daughter isn't possible’
Ahead of World MS Day on May 30, Coanita Vredeveld shares the story of her 28-year-old daughter, Tessa, who lives with multiple sclerosis. Although Tessa remains mobile enough to walk and cycle, the c...
Rico (47) cycles up Alpe d’Huez for the last time for late mother and wife: ‘I want a year without facing that disease’
47-year-old Rico van Duivenvoorde is participating in the Alpe d’HuZes charity event for the sixth and final time to honor his late mother and wife. After completing the emotional climb, he expresse...
Van Bruggen falls ill due to heat at memorial for victims of violence
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen became unwell due to heat during a commemoration ceremony for victims of violence in De Wijk, Drenthe, on Saturday. The official shared details of the incident on I...
Tap water unsafe: boil water advisory for Holendrechtplein residents
Waternet has issued a boiling advice for residents near Holendrechtplein in Amsterdam-Zuidoost because the tap water is currently unsafe for consumption. Residents are advised to boil water for at lea...