Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Healthcare workers hit hardest by high fuel prices as travel allowances fall short
Healthcare workers and transport-related entrepreneurs in the Netherlands are facing financial strain due to high fuel prices and inadequate travel reimbursements. Trade unions highlight that many emp...
How surgery for dogs is now helping humans: 3D-printed hip socket offers new hope
Surgeons specializing in human and veterinary medicine have collaborated to successfully implant a 3D-printed titanium hip socket in a 36-year-old man. This procedure adapts medical techniques origina...
New climbing routes in Spaarnwoude: more variety for climbers of all levels
The climbing wall in the Spaarnwoude recreation area is adding new routes to provide more variety for climbers of all skill levels. These updates aim to enhance the climbing experience by offering a b...
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34
The number of meningitis cases in an outbreak in the British county of Kent has risen to 34, with health authorities describing the situation as unprecedented. Two students have recently died from the...
RCC: Anti-abortion group's Boomerang card violates advertising code
The Dutch Advertising Code Committee (RCC) has ruled that the anti-abortion organization Schreeuw om Leven used misleading advertising on promotional cards offering help to pregnant women. The committ...
Singing along with the St. Matthew Passion in Haarlem’s Adelbertus Church: How music connects despite a failing brain
Stichting Bachkoor Holland is hosting a sing-along concert of the Matthäus Passion this Sunday at the Adelbertuskerk in Haarlem. The event is a collaboration with the KomPassie choir, which brings to...
Vast majority of readers want current playground at Hoeve Duin- en Kruidberg to stay: ‘Only place in the municipality where young children can play in nature’
A large majority of readers support the legalization and preservation of the playground at Hoeve Duin- en Kruidberg. According to a poll with 858 responses, the site is considered the only natural are...
How GHB use has gripped a city for years: 'You can't let someone who screams all night sleep among 55 others'
The city of Leiden is implementing a new strategy to address long-standing GHB addiction issues among its homeless population, which have cost the municipality millions of euros. For years, users stru...
Healthcare providers struggle to find practice space in the city
Healthcare providers in Amsterdam, including general practitioners and social services like HVO-Querido, are struggling to find affordable practice spaces due to rising real estate prices. This shorta...
It's raining free money in Groningen
Residents in the province of Groningen are filing mass claims for mining damage attributed to gas extraction despite national budget cuts to healthcare and pensions. Reports indicate that many of thes...
Top chef Nico Koji Miyahira now prepares meals as a volunteer at Hospice De Heideberg: ‘If I can still contribute to this final stage of life, I want to do that’
Nico Koji Miyahira, a 37-year-old professional chef from Haarlem, has begun volunteering to prepare high-quality meals for residents at Hospice De Heideberg in Santpoort-Noord. Inspired by his childho...
Dozens of medicines contain PFAS: 'It has added value, medications work longer'. There are alternatives, but you must actively ask for them
Dozens of medications, including antidepressants like fluoxetine, contain PFAS to improve their effectiveness and longevity, which contributes to environmental pollution. Experts note that while alter...
Bystanders watch fire on Amsterdam's Nieuwe Hemweg spread rapidly: "The whole building is burning down"
A massive fire broke out at a building on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam, destroying the structure and a large number of electric shared scooters. Witnesses reported hearing batteries exploding as the...
Havoc and injury in Hoofddorp intersection crash, car ends up in ditch
Two cars collided at the intersection of Crossing and Circulair Avenue in Hoofddorp on Friday afternoon, resulting in one vehicle ending up in a ditch. One occupant was rushed to the hospital followin...
New artwork on Beursplein to spark conversation about care for terminally ill patients
Large plume of smoke from burning scooters in Amsterdam-Westpoort
A large fire involving multiple scooters broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a business on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam-Westpoort. The resulting smoke cloud was visible from a distance, prompting the ...
Suspects deny involvement in MDMA death
Two suspects have denied involvement in cases where train cleaners accidentally consumed liquid MDMA from abandoned bottles. The incident led to the death of one 49-year-old cleaner and caused another...
Eva Vedder to miss BJK Cup next month: Priority is returning to pain-free tennis
Dutch tennis player Eva Vedder has announced she will miss the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup to focus on recovering from persistent physical pain. Despite recently returning to competition in France a...
Child falls into water in Rijsenhout, victim resuscitated
A child was rescued from the water in Rijsenhout on Friday afternoon and required resuscitation by emergency services at the scene. The victim was subsequently transported to the hospital in critical ...
Severe hay fever? This treatment can significantly reduce symptoms
Allergist Richard Oei explains how immunotherapy can significantly reduce severe hay fever symptoms by retraining the immune system's response to allergens. The treatment is recommended for patients w...
Instagram cortisol hype hits doctor's offices: ‘No questions for 14 years, now weekly’
A social media trend attributing various health issues to the stress hormone cortisol is causing a surge in unnecessary doctor visits in the Netherlands. General practitioners report that influencers ...
IJmuiden resident Wil finds a listening ear at the library for her grief. 'I find being alone the biggest obstacle'
Wil from IJmuiden visited a walk-in grief support session at her local library to find comfort following the recent death of her husband of several decades. The initiative provides a listening ear for...
AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young hospitalized in Buenos Aires
AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been admitted to a hospital in Buenos Aires to undergo a comprehensive series of medical tests. A spokesperson for the band confirmed the news regarding the 69-year-ol...
PFAS pollution worsens in some Dordrecht area ditches
PFAS pollution in ditches across Dordrecht, Sliedrecht, Papendrecht, and Molenlanden has worsened in recent years. Consequently, local authorities have expanded the ban on using ditch water for irriga...
The pros and cons of consultation room shortages
The article explores the persistent shortage of consultation rooms in hospitals, a situation the author has encountered throughout their career. It notes that the era where every medical specialist ma...
How your child chooses the right high school: ‘Education is more than a diploma’
This week, approximately 95,000 eighth-grade students are receiving their final secondary school advice following the results of transition tests. Experts provide guidance on how to choose a high scho...
Third customer finds mouse in Jumbo frozen green beans
A third customer has reported finding a mouse inside a package of frozen green beans from the supermarket chain Jumbo. Following these reports, the company has removed all of the affected product pack...
Fine and community service for EU subsidy fraud
A researcher in Limburg has been sentenced to a 10,000 euro fine and 60 hours of community service for fraud involving European cancer research subsidies. The European Public Prosecutor's Office handl...
Reigershoeve care farm in Heemskerk opens its gates for residents with dementia: ‘No life without freedom’
Care farm De Reigershoeve in Heemskerk has decided to keep its gates open, allowing residents with dementia to move freely on and off the premises. The facility is prioritizing personal freedom and au...
Do you suffer from hay fever? Watch out for these fruits and vegetables
Individuals with hay fever may experience allergic reactions, such as an itchy mouth or swollen lips, when eating specific fruits, vegetables, or nuts. Immunologist Ger Rijkers explains that this cros...