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Medical error costs Amsterdam UMC dearly: patient receives highest category compensation

Amsterdam UMC has been ordered to pay the highest category of compensation after failing to inform a patient of a positive hepatitis C diagnosis for 26 years. By the time the patient discovered the in...

These two former police officers have been searching for two years for the identity of ‘Lucky’, the man who can no longer speak after a brain hemorrhage

How do toenail fungus infections develop and what helps? A medical pedicurist explains

Medical pedicurist Denise Bruins explains the causes of fungal nail infections and provides advice on how to maintain healthy nails. This article is the third installment in a series dedicated to prop...

News media appeal fines for reporting on weight-loss drugs

DPG Media is appealing fines imposed on several newspapers for their reporting on the weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. The media organizations and the Dutch Association of Journalists ...

Why Vondelpark barely has mosquitoes but your balcony does: 'We have created a mosquito paradise'

The older, the harder: why losing weight gets tougher after forty, and how to succeed

Losing weight becomes increasingly difficult after the age of forty due to various biological factors. Two nutritionists explain the underlying causes of this challenge and provide practical tips to h...

Tobacco industry eyes nicotine pouches for new success

Tobacco companies are increasingly focusing on nicotine pouches as a profitable alternative to traditional cigarettes. While these products are currently growing faster than vapes, the industry faces ...

Tim finds comfort on the golf course after his serious diagnosis: I am not focused on being sick there

Tim van der Lugt, a 44-year-old man diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, finds therapeutic relief and distraction by playing golf. He is currently channeling his passion for the sport into a special mis...

Identity unknown for three years, police now receive 140 tips about ‘Lucky’

The Amsterdam cold case team has received 140 tips following the release of images identifying an unknown man known as 'Lucky'. The individual's identity has remained a mystery for three years, and au...

Norwegian King Harald (89) hospitalized with fluid accumulation

Norwegian King Harald, aged 89, was admitted to a hospital in Oslo on Monday for medical observation due to fluid retention. The monarch has been receiving treatment for hemolytic anemia with cortison...

Gossip blogger Perez Hilton to receive long-term hospital care for now

American gossip blogger Perez Hilton remains hospitalized following a self-inflicted injury during a TikTok livestream in early August. He is expected to receive long-term care in the hospital for the...

Hayden Panettiere's brother unsuccessfully resuscitated shortly before death

American actress Hayden Panettiere was unsuccessfully resuscitated by emergency personnel shortly before her death at age 36. Police have confirmed that there are no signs of foul play or suspicious c...

Nestlé adjusts offering due to rise of weight-loss drugs

Nestlé plans to develop new food products specifically designed for individuals using weight-loss medication. The company aims to address health challenges associated with rapid weight loss, such as ...

Man who ended up in hospital unable to identify himself for 3 years, police release footage

Dutch police are seeking the public's help to identify a man who has been unable to communicate his name or background since suffering a stroke in May 2023. Although he was known as 'Lucky' to a Buddh...

Number of cycling accidents in Haarlem hits lowest level since 2021

The number of traffic accidents involving cyclists in Haarlem dropped to its lowest level since 2021 last year. This decrease marks a significant improvement in cyclist safety within the city compared...

Met De Vlam In De Pijp singer Henk Wijngaard out of intensive care

Singer Henk Wijngaard has been moved out of the intensive care unit at the Isala Hospital in Zwolle and is currently recovering. The 80-year-old artist is expected to be transferred to another hospita...

Share your opinion: plans for cleaner air

Amsterdam is currently seeking public input on its new plans to improve air quality for the 2027-2030 period. Residents are encouraged to share their feedback to help develop effective solutions for a...

Holding onto that holiday feeling after your vacation? It's actually impossible

Psychologist Thijs Launspach explains that it is impossible to maintain the relaxed feeling of a vacation after returning to daily work life. He suggests that instead of trying to force this feeling, ...

Cyclist injured in collision with car on Meer en Vaart

A cyclist was injured following a collision with a car on Meer en Vaart in the Osdorp area of Amsterdam this afternoon. The victim was transported to the hospital with undisclosed injuries, while the ...

The beach as an ashtray: beachgoers leave thousands of cigarette filters behind

During a recent annual Beach Clean Up tour, volunteers collected over 79,000 cigarette filters and four tons of waste along the Dutch coast. While large waste items are decreasing, experts warn of a g...

Doctor's visit with the Van Tijl couple: a downpour of ailments, obstacles, and other inconveniences

Doctor Rutger makes a house call to the Van Tijl couple to address their numerous accumulated medical complaints. The visit proves challenging due to various household obstacles and the couple's activ...

What can Amsterdam learn from other cities with a rat infestation?

Amsterdam is dealing with a growing rat population and is exploring various global strategies to address the issue, including prevention education and new technological solutions. While cities like Ne...

My father got so angry he hit me, and my hearing has been damaged ever since

How the female brain is (not) different from the male brain

Psychiatrist Iris Sommer explains recent scientific insights regarding the structural and functional differences between female and male brains. The article explores how these biological distinctions ...

At The Rage Room you can smash your stress to pieces: ‘90 percent of our customers are women’

The Rage Room in Haarlem offers customers an opportunity to release stress by smashing objects using tools like sledgehammers and baseball bats. The venue reports that approximately 90 percent of its ...

More bladder infections in summer: how to reduce the risk

Bladder infections occur more frequently during the summer months due to lifestyle habits like wearing wet swimwear. Urologist Piet Hoebeke explains the causes of this seasonal increase and offers adv...

Courtney Love had serious health issues in 2019: I almost died

Singer Courtney Love recently revealed that she suffered from severe health complications in 2019 following her move from Los Angeles to London. She stated that doctors told her she was near death dur...

Long-awaited rain is far from enough

Recent rainfall has provided slight relief from weeks of drought for nature and agriculture in the North Holland region. However, forester Jocelyn de Kwant notes that this precipitation is insufficien...

Don't want to drink alcohol but still want to toast? These are this summer's best non-alcoholic drinks

As the demand for non-alcoholic beverages grows, the market is expanding with diverse options such as sparkling tea, alcohol-free wine, and mocktails. Experts are highlighting these sophisticated alte...

Financial controller Bernd exposed at 8:30 AM meeting: he drinks 8 glasses a night

Bernd, a financial controller, was discovered to have a severe alcohol problem after appearing intoxicated during an early morning team meeting. Following the incident, he was sent home, where he is c...