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Motor scooter hits two cars in accident on Zeeburgerdijk, driver taken to hospital

Microplastics, PFAS and pesticides are everywhere: how can you protect yourself from these invisible substances?

Recent reports highlight the pervasive nature of pollutants like microplastics, PFAS, and pesticides found in food, clothing, and breast milk. While total avoidance is difficult, the article explores ...

Two injured in three-vehicle crash on A4 near Weteringsbrug

Two people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on the A4 motorway near Weteringsbrug during the night from Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services responded to the scene following the pile-up.

How to prevent heatstroke while exercising? Dr. Fleur explains summer facts and myths

Doctor Fleur Grandiek addresses common myths and facts regarding heatstroke during exercise in the summer. She explains why these incidents occur, the associated health risks, and provides advice on h...

Raymi Sambo: The word pacemaker was a trigger to start exercising seriously

Actor and director Raymi Sambo discusses his personal health journey, including his history with sleep issues and his commitment to exercise after a health-related trigger. He also highlights the impo...

Stop drinking alcohol, says the Health Council, but is 0.0 beer actually a good alternative?

The Dutch Health Council has advised the public to stop consuming alcohol entirely, sparking a debate about the health benefits of non-alcoholic beer. Experts are questioning whether 0.0% beverages ar...

Carola's daughter has epilepsy: 'You never know when a new seizure will occur'

In the weekly column 'De moeder van', Carola Jobse discusses the challenges of raising her 14-year-old daughter, Amy, who has been living with epilepsy since age thirteen. The article highlights the i...

Inge (37) quits her office job to pursue pilates dream in Heemskerk: I am riding the hype

Entrepreneur Inge van der Meij is opening a new pilates studio in Heemskerk this September. She believes the move reflects a growing societal focus on health and wellness, capitalizing on the rising p...

Young man seriously injured after collision in Velsen-Noord

A young man was seriously injured in a traffic accident on the Grote Hout- of Koningsweg in Velsen-Noord on Saturday afternoon. Following medical stabilization at the scene, he was transported to the ...

Does your dog have itchy skin in spring and summer? This underrated condition could be the cause

As the pollen season extends from January to November, dogs can also suffer from hay fever with symptoms that differ from those in humans. Veterinary dermatologist Marieke van Damme explains how to re...

Do you always pee 'just in case' before leaving? Why that is a bad idea

Urologist Bart Schrier and pelvic physiotherapist Liesbeth de Nekker explain why the habit of 'just peeing before departure' can be counterproductive for bladder health. They provide expert advice on ...

Cyclist seriously injured in Ambt Delden, driver arrested

A cyclist was seriously injured following a collision with a car on the N740 in Ambt Delden on Friday night. The driver has been arrested, and the cyclist was transported to the hospital for emergency...

Uproar over German plan for mandatory doctor's notes for sick employees

The German government is facing significant criticism over a proposal that would require employees to obtain a doctor's note on their first day of illness to reduce absenteeism. General practitioners ...

Animal testing on monkeys may continue after 2030

Minister of Science Rianne Letschert has informed the House of Representatives that animal testing on monkeys may continue beyond 2030. She stated that these tests remain necessary for the development...

Next coronavirus hearings feature De Jonge, Keijzer and Maurice de Hond

Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge, former State Secretary Mona Keijzer, and pollster Maurice de Hond will testify before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee on coronavirus. The hearings focus...

Multiple witnesses threatened around corona hearings

Multiple witnesses summoned by the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee on COVID-19 have reported being physically and digitally threatened. Committee chair Daan de Kort condemned the behavior as una...

Quint: COVID debate should have been broader in politics and media

Romy Quint, founder of the group Women for Freedom, testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee on Friday. She stated that a broader political and media discussion regarding COVID-19 policies...

Corona-critical group felt like a 'type of people's representative'

Romy Quint, a founder of the corona-critical group Vrijheid voor Vrouwen, stated to a parliamentary inquiry committee that her organization acted as a representative for citizens during the pandemic. ...

Former top official: curfew was proposed due to student housing

Former senior official Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified that the implementation of a curfew was first considered in September 2020 due to difficulties in enforcing coronavirus regulations within s...

Former senior official: logical that OMT advice was leading

Former senior civil servant Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee on coronavirus that it was logical for OMT recommendations to guide government policy. She e...

France saw significant increase in deaths during heatwave

France experienced a significant 29.1 percent increase in deaths during a recent severe heatwave, resulting in at least 2,025 additional fatalities. Health agency Santé publique France indicated that...

Watch along: corona hearing with senior official who had to weigh fundamental rights

Legislative lawyer Hanneke Schippers-Spanninga and 'Vrouwen voor Vrijheid' co-founder Romy Quint are testifying on the 16th day of public corona hearings. The hearings focus on the evaluation of funda...

No, doping doesn't automatically make you look like the Hulk, said a man who looked very much like the Hulk

Public Prosecution Service halts investigation into falling block that broke Sabine's neck: "Slap in the face"

The Public Prosecution Service has halted the investigation into an incident where a woman broke her neck after being struck by a falling piece of foam furniture in Amsterdam. Despite police and detec...

Parents win first battle: Hartekamp Groep keeps swimming pools open for another year: 'We will keep fighting'

The Hartekamp Group has postponed the closure of therapeutic swimming pools in Heemstede and Heemskerk until 2028 following pressure from protesting parents. Despite this one-year extension, the paren...

Doctors feel pressure due to increasing normalization of euthanasia

Doctors in the Netherlands are reporting increased pressure from patients and their families due to the growing normalization of euthanasia. Research indicates that patients increasingly struggle when...

Trial of two potential Ebola treatments begins in Congo

The World Health Organization has launched a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to test two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.

Tens of thousands in Haarlem drink too much according to new alcohol guidelines

According to the 2024 Gezondheidsmonitor, nearly 110,000 adults in Haarlem consume alcohol in amounts that exceed the Health Council's updated, stricter recommendations. Conversely, approximately 25,0...

Barcelona gives outdoor workers heat bracelets: stop immediately if alarm sounds

In Barcelona, outdoor workers are being provided with heat-sensitive wristbands to monitor their health. These devices vibrate to alert individuals when they are at risk of overheating, prompting them...

Sterk: frustration over inability to prevent nursing home closures

Minister of Long-Term Care Mirjam Sterk expressed frustration over the lack of a solution for children with multiple disabilities currently receiving care at ExpertCare nursing villas. Members of the ...