Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
For the third year in a row, more Haarlem residents are failing to pay their health insurance premiums
Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics indicates that approximately 1,680 Haarlem residents have failed to pay their health insurance premiums for at least six months. This figure has reached its ...
Do parents in the Netherlands have the final say on whether you can get a piercing?
The article explores the parental influence on teenagers getting piercings in the Netherlands, using North West as an example of denied parental consent. It discusses the legal age requirements and th...
Person dies from West Nile virus contracted in the Netherlands
Fleur Agema COVID hearing: how does the PVV member reflect on the role of the House of Representatives?
Former PVV Member of Parliament Fleur Agema is testifying before the parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the role of the House of Representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry seeks...
Met De Vlam In De Pijp singer Henk Wijngaard back home after heart surgery
Dutch singer Henk Wijngaard has returned home after undergoing heart surgery. The eighty-year-old artist, famous for his hit 'Met De Vlam In De Pijp', spent over two weeks in the hospital before being...
Amstel, Gooi and Vecht Water Authority lifts irrigation bans
How to talk to your child about smartphone use: Checking is okay, but don't do it secretly
With 60 percent of Dutch children in eighth grade already owning a smartphone, experts advise parents to actively guide and discuss safe online behavior with their children. Rather than secret monitor...
Lipofilling is becoming increasingly popular: how safe is this fat grafting procedure?
Lipofilling is a procedure where a patient's own fat is harvested from one part of the body and transferred to another area to add volume. Two plastic surgeons explain the process and discuss the safe...
Luuk Bouwman makes documentary about psychosis: I wasn't looking for an explanation or solution
In his new documentary The Desert of the Real, filmmaker Luuk Bouwman features six individuals sharing their experiences with psychosis. The film combines personal interviews with reenactments of key ...
Annemieke Schollaardt returns to the radio after successful cancer treatment
Radio presenter Annemieke Schollaardt returned to NPO Radio 2 on Monday following her absence since late May due to cancer. She was declared cancer-free in June after undergoing successful treatment.
Is vaping really less unhealthy than smoking? Here is what doctors say is true and false about vapes
Doctors Danielle Cohen and Daphne Raad address common misconceptions regarding the health risks of vaping compared to smoking. They emphasize that while many believe vaping is harmless, it poses signi...
Her mother is sick, but toddler Fien seeks attention by crying without tears: Dr. Rutger gets annoyed
Doctor Rutger struggles to concentrate on his work while treating a young toddler named Fien, who is acting out to gain attention while her mother is ill. The article highlights the challenges of mana...
Restart of corona hearings with Agema and Dijkhoff: could the House of Representatives do its job?
The Dutch parliamentary hearings regarding the government's COVID-19 response resume on Monday with testimonies from former members of the House of Representatives, including Klaas Dijkhoff and Fleur ...
Breakthrough: surgery for rectal cancer mostly no longer necessary, Radboudumc study proves
New international research from Dutch medical centers, including Radboudumc and LUMC, shows that surgery is no longer necessary for four out of five rectal cancer patients. This medical breakthrough r...
When I found my mother passed away after all those years of illness and hospitalizations, a sense of peace came over me
Condition of Norwegian King Harald (89) worsened in hospital this weekend
Norwegian King Harald, aged 89, has seen his medical condition deteriorate over the past weekend while hospitalized. The monarch was originally admitted for observation following complications related...
Man (35) hits two women with a stick in front of Albert Heijn: over 6 months in prison
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to over six months in prison for assaulting two women with a stick outside an Albert Heijn supermarket in January. The court considered the man's reduced accountab...
How healthy is your vagina? These factors influence it according to research
Researchers have conducted the first study on the vaginal microbiome, an ecosystem of bacteria essential for maintaining vaginal health. Microbiologist Sarah Lebeer and her team are currently investig...
Psychiatrist Jim van Os: ‘People who suffer mentally can do a lot themselves’
Psychiatrist Jim van Os discusses his personal experience with psychosis at age 27, which he now views as a formative competency. He advocates that psychiatrists become more effective practitioners by...
Explosive rise in bicycle accidents in Aalsmeer, much suffering on notorious roundabouts
The number of cycling accidents in Aalsmeer has risen by 175 percent between 2019 and 2025, reaching 55 recorded incidents. Much of the danger is attributed to poorly designed roundabouts on the Burge...
Car and van heavily damaged in collision at Rottepolderplein
A car and a van were severely damaged in a collision near the Rottepolderplein junction on the N205 highway late yesterday evening. The driver of the car was transported to the hospital for treatment ...
Lowlands is more than just beer and bands: cancer-related stress research to be conducted this year
During the Lowlands festival, researchers are collecting hair samples from attendees at a science park exhibit. The study aims to measure stress levels in cancer survivors compared to their peers to i...
Singer and songwriter Lakshmi: ‘At five years old, I thought I was an alien’
Singer and songwriter Lakshmi reflects on her childhood feelings of being different and her experiences with how others perceive her age. In this interview, she also discusses her health and personal ...
Winnifred could do no more and still swam the English Channel: ‘I only thought about the next stroke’
After a double concussion left her unable to perform basic daily tasks for years, 32-year-old Winnifred Noorlander successfully swam across the English Channel. She shares her story of recovery and de...
This airfryer fries brand wins our taste test: ‘That golden-brown tip is the secret’
Three culinary experts conducted a blind taste test of eight different brands of frozen French fries designed for air fryers. The testers aimed to find the best-tasting option for a convenient summer ...
Brain organoids finally allow for testing of drugs against brain diseases
Researchers in the Netherlands have successfully developed mini-brains that could enable more effective testing of treatments for debilitating brain diseases. These organoids may even possess the pote...
Lymphatic walking is becoming more popular, but what is it and is it really that healthy?
Lymphatic walking is gaining popularity as an accessible workout designed to reduce fluid retention and bloating in the body. Experts, including a lymphologist and a vascular surgeon, explain the mech...
Dolly Parton ignored health problems due to sick husband
Dolly Parton revealed that she neglected her own health while caring for her late husband, Carl Dean, who passed away last year. The 80-year-old singer recently had to cancel a performance due to ongo...
Brain disorder aphasia has major impact: "Can never talk to him again"
Aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain injury, remains relatively unknown in the Netherlands despite affecting an estimated 30,000 people. The article highlights the profound personal and social...
