Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Peter (58) took a dive and suffered cold shock: ’I don’t want to die here, was all I could think’
58-year-old Peter Wassenaar is sharing his experience to warn others after suffering a life-threatening "cold shock" while diving into water on a hot day. The incident caused him to lose all orientati...
Red Cross: Heat for waiting asylum seekers in Ter Apel concerning
The Red Cross has expressed concern for the welfare of asylum seekers waiting outside the registration center in Ter Apel as temperatures are expected to rise above 25 degrees Celsius. The organizatio...
Number of children in Haarlem in youth care down for the second year in a row
The number of children receiving youth care in Haarlem has decreased for the second year in a row. Statistics show that one in eleven young people in the city utilized youth care services over the pas...
New temporary housing found for De Ark residential group, permanent location still unclear
The municipality of Bloemendaal has secured new temporary housing for the inclusive living group De Ark, resolving months of uncertainty for its residents. The group, which integrates individuals with...
Jessie J declared cancer-free at annual check-up: 'Cried for hours'
Singer Jessie J has been declared cancer-free following her annual medical check-up. The 38-year-old shared her relief on Instagram, stating that she cried for hours after receiving the positive news.
From doubts and knee problems to World Cup medal: how Floor Slooff (19) regained her confidence after a serious injury
Nineteen-year-old gymnast Floor Slooff from Driehuis won a bronze medal in the floor exercise at the World Challenge Cup in Varna, Bulgaria. This achievement marks a successful return to competition f...
Delayed fiscal cliff and high youth care costs: Heemskerk in financial distress, with a €5.1 million deficit by 2030
The municipality of Heemskerk is facing significant financial strain, with a projected deficit of 3.4 million euros next year that is expected to rise to 5.1 million euros by 2030. According to the 20...
None of those on board Hondius in Rotterdam infected
Health Minister Sophie Hermans confirmed that none of the individuals aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius, which docked in Rotterdam, have tested positive for the hantavirus. All passengers and crew ...
Walking Football Telstar: Twelve men, one 91-year-old dribbling veteran at left wing. 'If training is cancelled, Piet panics'
Piet van Rijsbergen, a 91-year-old veteran, remains an active member of Telstar's Walking Football team as a left-winger. He continues to showcase his dribbling skills during weekly training sessions,...
How do you know if your child has an eating disorder? ‘She ate less and less and went straight to the bathroom after eating’
Approximately 18% of girls and 7% of boys struggle with disordered eating behaviors, which can be difficult for parents to identify early on. Experts advise that forcing children to eat or reacting wi...
Getting a quick mobility scooter check-up at the weekly market: 'The rack for my walker rattles a bit'
Mechanic Wallace offers on-site maintenance and minor repairs for mobility scooters at a weekly market. His services include fixing headlights, replacing mirrors, and ensuring that attachments like wa...
Inquiry committee 'fought battle' for COVID documents
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic reported facing a struggle to obtain government documents regarding decision-making. Chairman Daan de Kort announce...
Viktor Verhulst quits drinking: 'It has been too much'
Viktor Verhulst, son of Belgian presenter Gert Verhulst, has stopped drinking alcohol after deciding it had become too much. Speaking on the podcast 'Vik & Gert', he shared that he has not felt this f...
Rutte, De Jonge and Van Dissel must appear before COVID commission
A Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee will question former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge, and former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel regarding the government's COVID-...
Rutte, Van Dissel and Maurice de Hond summoned by COVID commission
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the government's COVID-19 response is set to begin next week, featuring testimonies from key officials like Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Jaap van Dissel. Critics ...
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after collision on Parallelweg in Beverwijk
A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital following a collision with a car on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services arrived at the scene around 3:15 PM to provide urgent m...
How to recognize gallstones? ‘Severe pain in the upper right abdomen is a sign of blockage’
Gastroenterologist Zlatan Mujagić explains how gallstones can lead to health problems and identifies severe pain in the upper right abdomen as a key symptom of a blockage. The article highlights that...
Ebola infection reported hundreds of kilometers from outbreak area
An Ebola case has been confirmed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the rebel group M23. The infection was detected hundreds of kilometers away from the primary outbreak zone.
KNMI launches new indicator to assess heat impact
The KNMI is launching a new heat index on June 2nd to help people assess the impact of heat on their health and activities. Known as the 'hittekracht-index', the tool will be available through the ins...
Both of Tata Steel’s polluting coke and gas plants must close; company’s survival depends on speed of transition
Tata Steel in IJmuiden is facing the mandatory closure of its two polluting coke and gas plants after environmental regulators threatened to revoke their permits. While the company acknowledges the cl...
Red Cross starts fundraising to expand Ebola response
The Red Cross has launched a fundraising campaign via giro number 7244 to support efforts against the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries. The organization urg...
Whether or not to swim in the Haarlem region: this is the advice
Residents in the Haarlem region are seeking advice on outdoor swimming as temperatures rise. The report addresses concerns about local water quality and potential health risks like skin irritation for...
IJmuiden provides 500 glass fish for KWF Vissenloop charity walk
The municipality of Velsen is offering 500 decorative glass fish for sale during the Vissenloop and VissenRun events in IJmuiden. All proceeds from the initiative will be donated to the KWF Cancer Res...
Plan for better monitoring of (controversial) pesticides in the works. 'Currently insufficient insight into effects,' says Velsen local government
The Environmental Service IJmond is collaborating with partners to develop a plan to enhance the monitoring and understanding of controversial agricultural pesticides. This initiative, expected to be ...
SCP: support for overburdened informal caregivers more relevant than ever
The Social and Cultural Planning Office (SCP) reports that the number of seriously burdened informal caregivers in the Netherlands has increased from 400,000 to 600,000 over the last decade. The resea...
Men increasingly stepping in as caregivers: risk of burnout looms
The number of informal caregivers in the Netherlands is increasing, with men notably stepping into these roles more frequently than before. While women still provide the majority of care, the growing ...
Aldi and Albert Heijn recall nuts over risk of injury
Supermarket chains ALDI and Albert Heijn are recalling unsalted cashew nuts due to the potential presence of metal particles. These fragments pose a risk of physical injury to consumers, and the retai...
Leiderdorp clinic kept mass donors secret despite professional association’s urgent advice
The Medisch Centrum Kinderwens fertility clinic in Leiderdorp waited eight years to inform families about the use of mass donors, despite receiving professional advice to do so in 2016. Parents and do...
Applying for parking permits for children with disabilities made easier
Parents of children with disabilities in Amsterdam can now apply for a disabled parking permit more easily. A medical examination by the GGD is no longer a standard requirement for the application pro...
Queen Máxima's mother has dementia: 'A very painful situation'
Queen Máxima revealed during a visit to a care center in Roermond that her 81-year-old mother, María del Carmen Cerruti, is suffering from dementia. The Queen described the diagnosis as a very painf...