Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Influencer runs almost full marathon during code red: professor warns of risks
Running influencer Jony Oosterbos chose to run nearly a full marathon during a code red heatwave. While sharing training tips for extreme summer conditions, a professor has issued a warning regarding ...
Haarlem appoints youth ombudsman but keeps youth care waiting lists intact: 'We are making things difficult for ourselves'
Haarlem is set to appoint a youth ombudsman to handle complaints from young people. However, the city council has rejected a measure aimed at reducing youth care waiting times, drawing criticism from ...
Schizophrenic man (25) suspected of attempted murder of his sister after stabbing in Abbenes home
A 25-year-old man suffering from schizophrenia is on trial for the attempted murder of his sister in Abbenes on March 29. Prosecutors allege that he stabbed the woman multiple times and poured boiling...
Penélope Cruz worries more about health following suspected aneurysm
Actress Penélope Cruz revealed in an interview with Porter magazine that she has become more concerned about her health after doctors suggested she may have had a brain aneurysm last year.
Cyclist crashes into back of car on Cruquiusdijk, taken to hospital
A cyclist was injured after crashing into the back of a car on the Cruquiusdijk in Cruquius on Monday evening. The cyclist required transport to a hospital for medical treatment.
Cyclist crashes through rear window of car that stopped for crossing geese
A cyclist crashed through the rear window of a car in Cruquius after the driver stopped for crossing geese. The cyclist was transported to the hospital, while the driver tested negative for alcohol an...
The 'toy brick' building is disappearing: cancer research center to be demolished
The iconic UMC cancer research building in Amsterdam, known as the 'blokkendoos', is being demolished following its closure in late 2024. The site will be repurposed to support the Zuidasdok project, ...
Feline from Heemstede survives rare brain infection and rebuilds her life as beauty pageant finalist
After surviving a rare and aggressive brain inflammation that required intensive hospitalization and rehabilitation, 22-year-old Feline Kuik from Heemstede has reached the finals of a national beauty ...
Water board warns against dogs with flea collars in ditches and launches campaign in Heemskerk and Uitgeest: 'It is harmful to nature'
The Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier (HHNK) has launched a campaign in Heemskerk and Uitgeest to warn residents about the environmental damage caused by flea collars and treatments on pets. ...
Ebola death toll in Congo passes 500
The World Health Organization reports that the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 506 deaths and 1561 registered infections. Additionally, two deaths caused by a...
Paracetamol yes, ibuprofen better not: these items are essential in your travel first-aid kit
General practitioner Stefan Morreel and pharmacist Valérie Noots offer advice on which essential medications should be included in a travel kit. They emphasize that while some items are necessary for...
Royal court releases first images of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit after lung transplant
The Norwegian royal court has released the first images of Crown Princess Mette-Marit since she underwent a lung transplant last month. The footage, shared on Instagram, shows the princess watching a ...
Vaccination pace depended on strategy simplicity, says former RIVM official
Former RIVM program director Jaap van Delden testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the simplicity of the vaccination strategy was crucial to maintaining speed during the COVID-19 pan...
Former RIVM director felt 'enormous pressure' regarding vaccination rates
Former RIVM vaccination director Jaap van Delden testified before a parliamentary committee that he felt significant pressure regarding the Netherlands' vaccination rates compared to other countries. ...
Vacation takes you out of your familiar daily routine, and that's a good thing
Psychologist Thijs Launspach explains why taking a break from your daily routine by going on vacation is beneficial for your mental health. He encourages stepping outside of one's familiar environment...
Motorist seriously injured after colliding with overpass near Lijnden
A driver died this morning after their vehicle crashed into a viaduct pillar on the N232 road near Lijnden. Emergency services, including a trauma team, responded to the scene, but the individual coul...
RIVM vaccination director: no plan B prepared for vaccinations
Jaap van Delden, the former RIVM vaccination program director, testified that no contingency plan existed for administering COVID-19 vaccinations when it became clear that general practitioners could ...
Doctor Rutger gets the shock of his life: ‘Doctor, are you trying to kill me or something?’ Mr. Jochems asks furiously
Doctor Rutger describes the increasing difficulty of his work as he encounters angry and suspicious patients who often lash out at him. Despite these hostile interactions, he occasionally experiences ...
COVID inquiry with top official: 'De Jonge was simply very ambitious'
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic continues this week, focusing on vaccination campaigns and the implementation of COVID access passes. High-ranking health officials testified...
Watch: Corona hearing with former RIVM director on vaccinations
A former RIVM director and a senior official from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport are testifying this week regarding COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and the use of digital health passes. Thes...
‘I thought it was a party’: Lubna (51) on the day that changed her life forever
Lubna Abdul, a 51-year-old woman from Hardenberg, shares the traumatic experience of undergoing female genital mutilation at age eight. Due to lasting physical impacts, she has become an activist dedi...
Dutch employees need an average of 13.7 days of vacation to recover from work
Recent research indicates that Dutch employees require an average of 13.7 days of vacation to fully recover from work. The study notes that the ease of detaching from work varies by individual and dep...
Netherlands not yet prepared for extreme heat as the new normal
The eleven-day heatwave in June, which caused event cancellations, school closures, and train disruptions, highlighted that the Netherlands is currently ill-prepared for extreme heat events. The artic...
Eline's son Chez stepped on scorching hot black garden tiles: 'His little feet were immediately scorched to the ground'
A toddler suffered severe burns to his feet after stepping on extremely hot black garden tiles. The mother, Eline Eman-Jonk, rushed to her child immediately after receiving a distressed phone call abo...
Terminal patients with mild dementia are now also welcome at Joods Hospice Immanuel: It is definitely not just crying here
Return of nursing homes falters: cabinet allocates over 400 million
The Dutch government is allocating 420 million euros to accelerate the construction of elderly care housing. This initiative addresses the growing number of seniors who are unable to live at home and ...
Peter Faber hospitalized due to breathing difficulties
Dutch actor Peter Faber, 82, has been hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath during the night from Saturday to Sunday. He shared the update regarding his health status on Facebook.
Male choir and harmonica players with lung disease steal the show at Jutterspad: 'If I'm struggling, I just stop playing'
A male choir named WaZManK and a harmonica group consisting of people with COPD and other lung conditions called Longblues performed together at the Jutterspad event. The collaboration highlighted the...
Ecologists see rare plants return to Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes after reduced fallow deer grazing: 'Some plants we haven't seen in years were still hidden in the soil'
Researchers from the University of Amsterdam observed that reducing fallow deer grazing in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen has allowed rare plant species to reappear. The study highlights that spec...
Going on vacation with a blended family? Here is how to keep it fun: Don’t force it to be perfect
Going on vacation with a blended family can lead to friction and unmet expectations due to the pressure to appear as one happy unit. Experts advise against forcing fun and suggest managing expectation...