Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Nuisance from drug users in H-buurt apartments rises sharply since opening of usage room: ‘It is terrible for the people who live here’
Stichting Lunchwijs promotes healthy school lunches: ‘Often kids just grab something quick, a sweet bun, or nothing at all’
Longevity clinics in Amsterdam are selling expensive treatments promising a longer, healthier life: science or wellness for the wealthy?
Fiber-rich products not actually that healthy: manufacturers mislead customers with claims
The Dutch Consumers' Association, Consumentenbond, has revealed that food manufacturers are misleading customers by using deceptive 'high-fiber' claims on product packaging. These findings suggest tha...
A 'low-calorie' beer that lets you 'choose consciously'? Misleading, says researcher
Researcher Hanneke Hendriks warns that the marketing of alcoholic beverages with a healthy or low-calorie image, such as the new Grolsch Cal, is misleading. These products are increasingly popular in ...
Air quality improvements estimated to help Haarlem residents live 62 days longer
Air quality in the Netherlands is expected to improve in the coming years. As a result, residents of Haarlem aged 30 and older are estimated to live 62 days longer by 2030 compared to 2025.
Four-year prison sentence and psychiatric treatment demanded for fatal stabbing of landlord over rent dispute
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence and compulsory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for a 31-year-old woman who stabbed her 77-year-old landlord to death in Amsterdam la...
How do we teach children to cycle better? ‘We should get rid of training wheels’
Veilig Verkeer Nederland warns that many children lack the necessary cycling skills to commute to school safely. Bicycle instructor Annie Tiekstra suggests phasing out training wheels to help children...
Number of cycling accidents up by 20 percent: most occurring at Elandsgracht intersection
The number of bicycle accidents in Amsterdam has increased by 20 percent compared to 2019, with electric bikes playing a significant role in the rise. The intersection of Elandsgracht and Marnixstraat...
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer wakes from medically induced coma: 'Good hope'
John Paris, the 58-year-old drummer for the band Earth, Wind & Fire, has awakened from an induced coma. He remains hospitalized as he is scheduled to undergo two additional surgeries.
Police investigate six missing persons cases after hundreds of tips on identity of 'Lucky'
Police in Amsterdam are investigating six potential identities for a man nicknamed 'Lucky,' who has been unable to communicate since suffering a stroke in 2023. Over 500 tips were received after autho...
Anna Faris quits alcohol: I had to take a step back
Actress Anna Faris has announced that she has stopped drinking alcohol. In a recent podcast appearance, she shared that the decision has led to several positive changes in her life.
Dikes around Amsterdam to undergo extra inspections: We really need prolonged wet weather
Back to school: an educational psychologist’s guide to managing September stress
As the new school year begins, many parents are experiencing difficulty transitioning back into daily routines. An educational psychologist shares practical tips to help manage and reduce this so-call...
Europe faces more summers of wildfires
Europe has experienced an intense summer marked by severe wildfires, with risks expected to increase in the coming decades without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Experts warn that...
Still getting vaccinated against COVID? The new round is starting, but it is available to fewer and fewer people
The Netherlands is starting a new COVID-19 vaccination round next month, with appointments becoming available starting next week. However, the vaccine will be accessible to fewer people compared to pr...
Sandra Bullock was not allowed to talk about her late partner's illness: 'That was his wish'
Sandra Bullock has spoken publicly for the first time about the illness of her late partner, Bryan Randall. Randall passed away at age 57 from ALS, a condition he had wished to keep private.
Over a thousand bicycle accidents in Haarlem in the last five years, these are the most dangerous spots
Data from the comparison site Independer reveals that cyclists in Haarlem were involved in at least 1,348 traffic accidents over the past five years. The report identifies specific locations in the ci...
A patient who calls wants help: GP explains why triage is becoming increasingly important
General practitioner and researcher Dorien Zwart explains that triage is essential to help patients efficiently and is not merely intended to manage the doctor's schedule. She notes that while patient...
André Hazes cancels upcoming shows for next two months due to vocal problems
Singer André Hazes has cancelled all of his scheduled performances for the next two months due to persistent vocal issues. The Dutch artist announced he will be taking a break to focus on his recover...
Great concern among residents about new housing facility in Amsterdam Sloten
Residents of Sloten and Nieuw-Sloten in Amsterdam are protesting the city's plan to open a residential facility for forty people with mental health or addiction issues by late 2026. Concerns regarding...
Moderna shares soar following positive skin cancer vaccine news
Moderna shares surged nearly 88 percent on Wall Street following the announcement of positive clinical trial results for a new skin cancer vaccine. The study indicates that the vaccine effectively red...
Good for your health and your wallet: why the ‘green’ Mediterranean diet is even better
New research suggests that a green variant of the classic Mediterranean diet improves metabolism, heart health, and slows biological aging. According to nutritionist Michaël Sels, this modified diet ...
Robin de Bood (60), former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer, has died
Robin de Bood, a former district chairman of Geuzenveld-Slotermeer and executive at the organization PerMens, has passed away at the age of 60 due to a long-term illness. De Bood served in local polit...
Sleep disorders after fifty can shorten careers by months
A Finnish study indicates that severe sleep disorders occurring after the age of 50 can shorten a person's career by approximately nine months. This research highlights the significant impact that sle...
Dietician Pauline swears by plant-based eating: Joint pain can decrease
Dietitian Pauline Kortbeek suggests that reducing the intake of animal-based fats and proteins may help alleviate pain for patients suffering from joint conditions like rheumatism and osteoarthritis. ...
20 crisis housing units planned for people with confused behavior
Housing corporation Ymere is establishing twenty 'time-out' homes in Amsterdam to provide temporary shelter and intensive support for individuals exhibiting confused or problematic behavior. This init...
How Dutch media and the inspectorate ended up on a collision course over Ozempic: ‘How can we ever write about healthcare again?’
This is aphasia, a non-congenital brain injury: ‘Caused by damage to language areas in the brain’
A man in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost nursing center is suffering from aphasia, a communication disorder caused by brain damage such as a stroke or infarction. Researcher Rimke Groenewold explains that aphas...
Unknown man 'Lucky' was a regular at Amsterdam soup shop: "We had a bond"
Police are seeking to identify an anonymous man known as 'Lucky' who has been hospitalized for three years following a medical emergency that left him with aphasia. The man, a frequent visitor to a so...