Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Death of French baby 'seems unrelated' to recalled baby food
French prosecutors have stated that the death of a baby in early January appears to be unrelated to the consumption of baby food. This finding comes after a food watchdog group took legal action follo...
Writer Tommy Wieringa: ‘Anger is my weak spot, I wish I had more patience with other people’
In an interview with Mezza magazine, Dutch author Tommy Wieringa reflects on his personality, including his struggles with anger and his desire for more patience with others. He also discusses his pas...
Amsterdam teacher Piet de Boer improved the lives of ‘imbeciles’
Girls get priority over boys on five football pitches
The city of Amsterdam has introduced priority signs for girls at five local soccer pitches to encourage them to be more active in spaces typically dominated by boys. Specific days have been designated...
Study: Significant inequality between women and men remains in the city
The 2025 Emancipation Monitor reveals that women in Amsterdam continue to face significant inequalities compared to men, including lower economic independence and higher rates of street harassment. De...
Health Inspectorate investigates work culture at Erasmus MC ICU
The Health Care and Youth Inspectorate is investigating the work culture at the Erasmus MC intensive care unit in Rotterdam. The probe follows reports from NOS and Nieuwsuur regarding a crisis of conf...
"We dance, but it's out of sadness," housing group risks losing their home
The residential group "De Nieuwe Ark," which includes four individuals with intellectual disabilities, faces potential homelessness as their current residence is scheduled for demolition in May. Suppo...
What are steel slags? How dangerous are they and how do I know if they are in my neighborhood?
This article explores the nature and safety concerns regarding steel slags, which have recently become a major topic of discussion across the Netherlands. It provides information on what these materia...
Daan Buringa (24) stars in Joe Speedboot: ‘I had no time for my spinal cord injury, I wanted to act!’
Five people taken to hospital after major house fire in Amsterdam
A large house fire on Herculesstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid overnight resulted in five people being hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The fire, which was preceded by a loud bang according to witnesses, le...
Hum keeps IJmuiden resident awake: ‘The sound is described so well online, I’m increasingly thinking it’s the wind turbines’
Mascha Levasier-Neijenhuijs from IJmuiden reports being kept awake by a persistent, rhythmic humming noise that she suspects is caused by wind turbines along the North Sea Canal. She describes the sou...
Ministry forbids municipalities from restricting steel slag themselves
The Dutch government has prohibited municipalities from implementing their own bans on the use of steel slag, requiring local restrictions to be reversed by the end of the year. Local officials have e...
Five people taken to hospital after major house fire in Stadionbuurt
The ritual of fueling up
A neurologist describes joining a new professional group and encountering the unfamiliar agenda item 'ineten' during their first department meeting. The author expresses curiosity and a hint of appreh...
Four major cities receive another €7 million to boost vaccination rates
Be careful with photos of your child on social media: ‘What you post online is about you, but it’s no longer yours’
Experts caution parents against posting photos of their children on social media, highlighting that such content becomes permanent and out of their control once shared. The article emphasizes the impo...
'I always saw others getting diplomas and felt useless,' now Donald, who has an intellectual disability, has earned his first practical certificate
Donald, a 37-year-old man with a mild intellectual disability from Haarlem, has earned his first vocational practice certificate. He and five others completed the Assistant Service Provision training ...
We fall madly in love twice in our lives on average, even in old age: ‘Boom! Really. It was right from the start’
Scientific research indicates that people typically fall passionately in love twice in their lives. This can occur even in later stages of life, as evidenced by a couple in their seventies who recentl...
Hermans refuses to yield to opposition over deductible hike
Dutch Healthcare Minister Sophie Hermans has rejected opposition requests to reconsider the planned increase of the healthcare deductible. During a budget debate, she maintained her position despite c...
Mainline Foundation, dedicated to drug users' welfare, to close after funding cut: ‘We are needed now more than ever’
Anass (30) proudly gives tour of new day center WerkLokaal Heemskerk: 'We are all friends'
WerkLokaal Heemskerk has relocated to a larger facility at the De Trompet industrial estate to consolidate several day care services under one roof. The move provides participants with more space for ...
Opposition seeks concessions from cabinet on healthcare cuts
Dutch opposition parties are calling on the cabinet to reconsider planned healthcare budget cuts during the national budget debate. Several parties requested that Minister Sophie Hermans show willingn...
City air getting cleaner, yet quality still comparable to passive smoking 4 cigarettes a day
Air quality in Amsterdam has improved significantly since 2010, yet current pollution levels are still equivalent to smoking four cigarettes a day. The city aims to achieve zero-emission mobility by 2...
Depressed and anxious: health of workers in the Netherlands is declining significantly
Recent data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reveals a significant decline in the health of working individuals across the country. The findings indicate that employees are increasingly struggling wi...
MDL Foundation wants more men in major cities to take bowel cancer test
The MDL Fund is launching a campaign this Thursday to encourage more men in major cities to participate in colon cancer screenings. The initiative follows reports of alarmingly low participation rates...
Dutch Parliament allocates funds for defibrillators in poor neighborhoods
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a proposal to allocate additional funding for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in low-income neighborhoods. The initiative, led by GroenLinks-Pv...
Being muscular is the new ideal, but it can become an obsession: how to recognize bigorexia
The article explores the increasing popularity of weight training among young men and the potential for this trend to lead to bigorexia, an obsession with muscle mass. Sports physician Ruben De Gendt ...
Hearing on elevator problems: "Could not do groceries"
A hearing was held at the Stopera in Amsterdam to address frequent elevator breakdowns that have left many residents stranded in their homes. Stakeholders, including residents, housing corporations, a...
Doctors Without Borders expands emergency aid in Lebanon
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is expanding its emergency aid in Lebanon as tens of thousands of people flee Israeli airstrikes. The organization reports mass displacement following Israeli military or...
Architectural gem becomes growing source of mold for young family. Who dares to repair the shattered glass facade?
Bas and Marjolijn's home is suffering from severe mold and moisture damage after its iconic glass dome spontaneously cracked. Although the homeowners' association (VvE) recognizes the architectural va...