Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
How prolonged boredom can turn into intense stress: ‘You feel empty and aimless’
Psychologist Mirela Habibovic explains that a chronic lack of stimuli can lead to significant stress, leaving individuals feeling empty and aimless. She notes that the human body requires a certain le...
Spanish passenger on KLM flight tests negative for hantavirus
A Spanish passenger and a flight attendant from Haarlem have both tested negative for the hantavirus after a Dutch woman died from the virus on a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. While the speci...
When Mother's Day isn't a celebration: 'I still cry for the mother I never had'
While Mother's Day is a celebration for many, it can be a painful day for those who have lost their mothers or never had a meaningful relationship with them. The article discusses how to cope with the...
Radio DJ Edwin Evers has diabetes: 'Life stands still for a moment when you hear that'
Radio 538 DJ Edwin Evers announced during his show Evers & Co that he has been diagnosed with diabetes. He shared the news during the "word of the week" segment, describing the significant impact the ...
WHO chief reassures Tenerife population about hantavirus
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has reassured the population of Tenerife that there is minimal health risk from the ship m/v Hondius, which is arriving with cases of hantavirus. He emp...
Dutch tourist (21) hospitalized with measles in Panama
A 21-year-old Dutch backpacker has been hospitalized in Panama City after contracting measles. The Panamanian Ministry of Health confirmed the case involving the tourist who was traveling in the count...
Tenerife prepares to receive Hondius
Authorities in Tenerife are preparing for the arrival of the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius on Sunday following a hantavirus outbreak on board. Temporary facilities, including army tents and mobile toi...
Marleen (52) is at the office by 7:15 AM to secure a spot: ‘Need for my own desk’
52-year-old Marleen reports experiencing significant stress due to a workspace shortage in her company's new office, forcing her to arrive at 7:15 AM to secure a desk. She shared her struggle with car...
Annebel ran 270 kilometers through the Sahara Desert during Marathon des Sables: ‘From an idea to training and then you’re there in Morocco’
Annebel Veldhuis from Heemskerk successfully completed the Marathon des Sables, a grueling 270-kilometer footrace through the Sahara Desert. She finished the final stage of the eight-day ultramarathon...
No sign of hanta panic in IJmuiden and Amsterdam cruise ports: 'Learned a lot during the pandemic'
Despite a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, port authorities in Amsterdam and IJmuiden report no signs of panic. Officials state that preparedness protocols developed during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Tension mounts at Volendam and Telstar: what does relegation stress do to a team? 'Like dying a little bit'
The article examines the intense psychological toll of relegation stress on Dutch football clubs like FC Volendam and Telstar. As teams fight to avoid the Eredivisie play-offs, the report explores the...
Explosions and smoke visible from afar during major fire in Amsterdam
A large fire broke out early in the morning at a metal recycling facility in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied. The blaze involved a large pile of scrap metal, causing audible explosions and heavy smo...
Jeroen Pen (38) was already addicted to ADHD medication as a teenager: ‘By the end of the day I had taken thirty pills’
Sabrina Smals (47) was born deaf and lived in isolation for a long time. She hopes to get out more through volunteering: ‘I want to enter the outside world’
Amsterdam professor and internist Geer Borst refused to bow to the German occupiers
Hondius passengers and crew in Netherlands in home quarantine for six weeks
Dutch passengers and crew from the cruise ship Hondius will be required to undergo a six-week home quarantine upon their return to the Netherlands. The measure, announced by Health Minister Sophie Her...
Leendert de Ridder (Mees Kees): 'I feel like quite a boomer because I’m still on Facebook'
Actor and presenter Leendert de Ridder, known for his role as Mees Kees, discussed his health and lifestyle habits in a recent interview with Mezza magazine. He shared that he manages exercise-induced...
When a child dies at Amsterdam UMC, families can say goodbye in this room: ‘It is important not to be in a cold space’
Columnist, activist and opinion maker Karin Spaink dies at 68
Karin Spaink, a renowned Dutch columnist and activist, has passed away at the age of 68 after choosing euthanasia following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and cancer. Over her thirty-year caree...
GPs and patients affected by data center fire: "Major impact"
A fire at a data center in Almere has disrupted services for general practitioners and patients, specifically affecting those using the Bricks Huisarts portal in the Amsterdam region. The outage has f...
Weghorst and Wijndal available for Ajax against FC Utrecht
Wout Weghorst and Owen Wijndal have recovered from injuries and are available for Ajax's match against FC Utrecht this Sunday. Although Davy Klaassen has returned to team training, the midfielder is n...
Zandvoort beach now partially smoke-free: "Hope people will hold each other accountable"
The municipality of Zandvoort has launched a pilot program featuring three smoke-free zones on its beach to combat environmental pollution and encourage a smoke-free generation. The initiative focuses...
Incidents involving drunk passengers on the rise, alcohol may be restricted before and during flights
The Dutch aviation sector is considering restrictions on alcohol consumption before and during flights due to a significant increase in incidents involving aggressive and unruly passengers. Airlines, ...
Investors' association VEB slams Philips management over apnea scandal: 'One of the biggest damages in history'
During the annual shareholders' meeting, the investors' association VEB sharply criticized Philips' management over its handling of the defective sleep apnea device scandal. Representing more than 25,...
De Heerenduinen outdoor pool in IJmuiden reopens Monday May 11 for lap swimmers, recreational swimmers must wait
The outdoor pool at De Heerenduinen in IJmuiden will reopen for lap swimmers on Monday, May 11, while recreational swimmers are not yet permitted. The outdoor swimming season is expected to continue t...
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The article discusses the return of face masks, specifically mentioning a version associated with Sywert van Lienden and his partners. The author notes that these masks are being used again due to the...
Hantavirus 'not at all comparable' to corona, says Jetten
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship is not comparable to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized that hantavirus is a known virus with establ...
‘I swelled up like a Michelin Man’: Paul (68) struck by rare hantavirus
68-year-old Paul Baeten from Arnhem has been living with the severe consequences of a hantavirus infection for seven years. Although the virus typically causes mild symptoms in the Netherlands, Baeten...
Blue Flag returns to Castricum aan Zee beach and Akersloot marina: symbol for clean and safe water
The beach of Castricum aan Zee and the Akersloot marina have once again been awarded the international Blue Flag certification. This label recognizes the sites for their commitment to safety, cleanlin...
RIVM: third person also tests negative for hantavirus
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) confirmed that a third person tested for hantavirus has received a negative result. All three individuals tested were passenge...