Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Sports Village gets Wijk aan Zee moving: ‘These are the events where the village spirit comes to life’
Wijk aan Zee recently hosted its first Sportdorp event on the Dorpsweide, featuring various activities like obstacle courses to promote physical movement and community spirit. Despite an initially rai...
CARE: Price of aid goods rising due to trade route blockades
The aid organization CARE reports that the prices of food and emergency supplies are rising rapidly due to trade route disruptions in the Middle East. The partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz has f...
Mrs. Steltjens is 30 years younger than her husband, but struggling to conceive is not the only issue
Mrs. Steltjens is seeking medical help for infertility while being thirty years younger than her husband. In addition to her fertility concerns, she makes a separate request to a doctor that proves di...
Acupuncture in Haarlem: ancient healing method, modern practice
Acupuncture practices are becoming increasingly popular in Haarlem and surrounding areas as more residents seek treatment for chronic pain, stress, and sleep disorders. The article explores the reason...
Harbormaster: Hondius arrives in Port of Rotterdam around 10:00 AM
The Dutch cruise ship Hondius is scheduled to arrive at the port of Rotterdam around 10:00 am. According to Harbor Master René de Vries, the vessel will take approximately twenty minutes to reach its...
Bowel doctor Trisha (37) says we’re all pooping wrong: ‘Leave if your date uses single-ply toilet paper’
Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a Harvard gastroenterologist and Washington Post columnist, is on a mission to break the social taboo surrounding bowel movements. She argues that many people have been using the ...
Scooter rider ends up in ditch along dike in Heemskerk, unlicensed and under the influence
A scooter rider was injured after crashing into a ditch in Heemskerk early Monday morning. Police discovered that the individual was driving under the influence and did not possess a valid driver's li...
Barbra Streisand unable to accept honorary Palm due to injury
Barbra Streisand will not attend the Cannes Film Festival this Saturday to receive the honorary Palme d'Or. The actress stated she is unable to travel while she continues to recover from a knee injury...
Hantavirus, norovirus or pneumonia: 200,000 Dutch people hospitalized due to infection
Approximately 200,000 people in the Netherlands are hospitalized annually due to infectious diseases such as the hantavirus, norovirus, and pneumonia. Experts note a rising trend in these hospitalizat...
Positive test for Canadian passenger on Hondius confirmed
Canadian health services have confirmed that a passenger on the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. The confirmation follows a preliminary positive result reported on Sat...
New shoes, long distance or a different pace? How to prevent blisters
As the four-day evening walking events approach across the Netherlands, Red Cross expert Cees van Romburgh provides advice on preventing and treating foot blisters. The guidance covers why blisters fo...
Colleagues and friends struggle with Henriëtte's transition: 'Feel like a woman or a cat, but don't force anything on me'
Henriëtte's gender transition has significantly impacted her personal and professional relationships, eliciting a range of reactions from those close to her. While some friends are attempting to adap...
Hans and Hans from Limmen already barely sleeping, face hundreds more night flights from June
A planned route change for night flights departing from Schiphol's Polderbaan will result in approximately 600 additional annual night flights over several North Holland municipalities starting in Jun...
Couples push themselves to the limit during CFC Character Games: 'Hell, why did I sign up?'
Fifty-six pairs participated in the CFC Karakter Games held at the AV Castricum athletics track, pushing their physical limits through various intense exercises. Participants competed in events such a...
WHO commission calls for action on climate and health
An independent commission established by the World Health Organization is urging European policymakers to take more action to address the health impacts of climate change. On Sunday, the group present...
Red Cross scales up in DRC and Uganda due to Ebola outbreak
The Red Cross is scaling up aid operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda following a new Ebola outbreak. The organization is focusing on prevention and education programs to inform pe...
Nils Rossen (21) fit just in time for Telstar's crucial 'final' against Volendam: 'It's more fun to still have something to play for'
Telstar midfielder Nils Rossen has recovered from injury in time for a crucial match against FC Volendam this Sunday. Telstar needs to secure at least one point in the game to guarantee their position...
Beverwijk Avondvierdaagse asks participants to come by bike
Organizers of the Avondvierdaagse Beverwijk, scheduled for June 2 to 5, are requesting that participants and supervisors arrive by bicycle. This measure is intended to address the limited availability...
Musician Danjil Tuhumena fought for his life, music helped him recover: ‘Stayed positive’
Musician Danjil Tuhumena, known for his appearances on "The Voice of Holland," recently shared his experience battling a life-threatening liver disease. He credits his recovery and positive mindset to...
Transition regret: Gundolf wanted to be a woman, regretted it and celebrates 'return' with baptism
67-year-old Gundolf from Zandvoort celebrated his return to living as a man with a baptism ceremony after spending 35 years as a trans woman. He expressed regret over his gender reassignment surgery a...
WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is a global emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Although the situation is serious, the ...
Occupation of the Bloemenhove Clinic was half a century ago, but abortion is still a struggle: ‘I see the choice to become pregnant and not to be as two sides of the same coin’
Sanne Thierens has published a book titled "De Bezetting" to mark the 50th anniversary of the activist occupation of the Bloemenhove clinic in Heemstede. The book details the historical struggle for r...
Canadian on board Hondius tests positive for hantavirus
A Canadian individual aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. According to Canadian health officials, the patient is currently in stable condition and was hospitalized...
Froukje de Both once suffered whiplash: ‘I just accepted that stiff neck’
Dutch presenter Froukje de Both shared her experiences living with the long-term effects of a whiplash injury in a recent interview. She explained that she has accepted her chronic stiff neck and limi...
A man experiences a hot flash. Yanaika Zomer: 'Why do we only acknowledge it's not exaggeration when a man finds it annoying?'
Yanaika Zomer criticizes the societal double standard where hot flashes are only validated when experienced by men rather than women. The author illustrates this point by describing a man using a cool...
Colleagues and Heart Foundation pay tribute to late Westerweel: 'You were so kind'
Colleagues and the Dutch Heart Foundation are mourning the death of presenter Bas Westerweel, who passed away following heart problems. Broadcaster AVROTROS described him as a familiar face and praise...
Ella is in love with the IJmuiden port area: 'The grit, the bustle. I feel truly at home here'
Ella Grapperhaus has opened her kickboxing school, Ella’s, in the industrial Vissershavenstraat area of IJmuiden. The 35-year-old owner expresses a deep personal connection to the raw and busy atmos...
Johnny de Mol sought comfort in food during difficult period after abuse case
Dutch presenter Johnny de Mol revealed in an interview that he struggled emotionally and turned to food for comfort following an assault case filed by his ex-partner in 2020. The legal case was eventu...
Swedish Eurovision act faints after jury show, still wants to compete in final
Swedish Eurovision singer Felicia fainted in her dressing room after Friday's jury show and was treated by a doctor. She has since recovered and confirmed her intention to perform in the final on Satu...
Protests in many cities, counter-protests as well
National protests took place in several cities on Saturday to demonstrate against asylum reception policies and healthcare budget cuts. While the organizers planned events across nine cities, counter-...