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Adults in pain are just like small children, Dr. Rutger notes: but they are missing something important

Doctor Rutger observes that adults experiencing pain often behave like children but lack the openness and curiosity typical of younger patients. He notes that while children are inquisitive about thei...

Extra measures at TT Assen due to heat

The TT Circuit Assen is implementing extra safety measures for the event from June 26 to 28 due to expected high temperatures. Visitors are permitted to bring their own non-glass bottles and can refil...

Pediatrician: more child abuse due to school closures

Pediatrician Károly Illy testified before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic likely led to an increase in child abuse. He emphasized ...

Rijkswaterstaat heat protocol in effect in Brabant and Limburg

Rijkswaterstaat has activated its heat protocol for the provinces of Limburg and Noord-Brabant this Monday. The measure ensures that stranded motorists are quickly moved to safe locations with facilit...

OMT member surprised by specialists' advice for school closures

Pediatrician and OMT member Károly Illy expressed surprise that the Federation of Medical Specialists recommended closing schools in March 2020 without consulting its members. The recommendation was ...

Peter Jan Rens suffers stroke, presenter is on the mend

Dutch television presenter Peter Jan Rens is recovering after suffering a stroke. The news was confirmed by the management of his housemate Johan Vlemmix following initial reports from a celebrity new...

External agency to clear Wmo backlog in Velsen; wait times reach twenty weeks

The municipality of Velsen is hiring an external agency to address a backlog of 600 Social Support Act (Wmo) applications. Current waiting times for these requests have increased to twenty weeks.

Charli XCX struggles with mental health: 'In the worst phase of my life'

Pop star Charli xcx has opened up about her mental health struggles, stating she is currently in the worst phase of her life. Despite her recent global success, the 33-year-old singer shared that she ...

Watch pediatrician’s COVID hearing: why did schools have to close?

A Dutch parliamentary inquiry is holding hearings this week to investigate the reasons behind school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, pediatrician Károly Illy and former Education Mi...

Ebola cases in Congo rise above one thousand

The number of Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000, with 1,003 confirmed cases reported by local authorities. As of Sunday evening, 254 people have died from the vi...

Het Parool wants to know: how are you coping with the heat?

Niek Roozen (28) hit a wall after father’s death: ‘The grief settled in my body’

Dutch actor Niek Roozen shares how suppressing his grief following his father's death led to physical and emotional struggles. By learning to embrace vulnerability instead of trying to remain strong, ...

Sugar tax pushes prices up: Beer soon more expensive due to soft drink tax

The Dutch government's proposed sugar tax for 2030 could lead to significant price increases for both soft drinks and beer. Alcohol excise duties may rise alongside the sugar tax, potentially adding u...

Breestraat transforms into sports and exercise boulevard during Sports Day. ‘Jeu de boules is a relaxing sport’

The Breestraat in Beverwijk was transformed into a regional sports and movement boulevard during the Day of Sports, featuring activities such as football, running, and cycling. The event aimed to prom...

Kim Lammers can't bear the thought: World Cup stress over your knee or heart rate

Former Dutch athlete Kim Lammers shares her perspective on the immense physical and mental stress experienced by players during the Football World Cup. The tournament has reached its second week, mark...

App that maps factory odors: "I would rather not have made it"

Amsterdam resident Bas has developed an app to track and predict odor nuisance from factories in the Westelijk Havengebied, such as ICL and Bunge. The app uses wind direction data to provide an eight-...

Growing up without a father: How it affects your relationships, according to an expert

System therapist Elisabeth Reitsma explains the psychological impact of growing up without a father figure on an individual's life and future relationships. The expert provides insights into navigatin...

Timber resumes training with Oranje after concussion

Midfielder Quinten Timber has resumed training with the Dutch national team after recovering from a minor concussion sustained during practice. The injury had previously forced him to miss the Netherl...

Amsterdam heading for heatwave: up to 33 degrees and sticky nights

Heat stress primarily affects young, fit men: ‘That’s how you drive up your body temperature’

Data from Dutch event organizer Le Champion reveals that healthy, well-trained men aged 25 to 40 are the group most likely to suffer from heat stress during athletic events. This findings challenge th...

Spain World Cup screening in Madrid cancelled due to heat

A public screening of the World Cup match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Madrid has been canceled due to extreme heat. Local authorities and the Spanish football association made the decision for t...

Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer: 'Happiest man in the world'

British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he is in remission from an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The news comes just days after he first revealed that he had been diagnos...

Arianne's son has a form of ALS: 'Our life revolves entirely around Benito'

Arianne Versluijs shares the story of her 29-year-old son, Benito, who was diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), a form of ALS, last year. The feature, published ahead of World ALS Day on Ju...

Singer Rod Stewart needed oxygen during live show in Utah

Sir Rod Stewart required temporary oxygen treatment after falling ill during a performance in Utah on Saturday. The singer was able to resume the concert shortly after the medical intervention.

Job (28) is nearly blind but runs top times with a buddy: "Literally blind trust"

Visually impaired runner Job Schoonderbeek is training with his buddy at Amsterdam's Sloterplas for the upcoming NK Running Blind competition. Job, who lost most of his sight at age 18, aims to reclai...

KNMI issues code orange again for Limburg

The KNMI has issued a code orange weather warning for the province of Limburg due to severe thunderstorms. Additionally, code yellow warnings are in place for the provinces of Zeeland, Noord-Brabant, ...

Wolter Kroes cancels performance due to voice problems and must take vocal rest

Dutch singer Wolter Kroes canceled his performance at the AJOC Festival in Mijdrecht on Saturday due to sudden voice problems. He expressed disappointment over the cancellation and announced he must t...

VVD’s Eric van der Burg returns to cabinet: ‘I laugh a lot, but I also wear my heart on my sleeve’

Eric van der Burg has returned to the Dutch cabinet after a brief hiatus due to conscientious objections regarding the PVV. The VVD politician, known for his outspoken nature, discusses his political ...

Yanaika interviews someone on stage about sexuality and intimacy with autism

Yanaika interviewed an individual on stage about navigating sexuality and intimacy while living with autism. The discussion took place during an event specifically designed for people who find the soc...

Max and Zeger don’t make the tastiest kombucha with Aard’g, but the way it’s meant to be: ‘Gut flora loves all those good bacteria’

Max and Zeger, the founders of the Alkmaar-based company Aard’g, specialize in producing traditional kombucha that prioritizes gut health. Their small-scale production process focuses on preserving ...