Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
31st edition of Lastige Lijven Toertocht: skating laps for charity at Haarlem Ice Rink
The 31st edition of the annual Lastige Lijven Toertocht charity ice skating event will take place this Sunday at the Haarlem ice rink. Between 100 and 200 skaters are expected to participate to raise ...
Limited availability of cancer drug in coming months
A cancer medication will have limited availability in the coming months due to production issues, according to the Dutch National Coordination Center for Medicines. While international imports have re...
Belgium abolishes anonymous sperm donation
Belgium is ending mandatory anonymity for sperm donors following a decision by the country's Council of Ministers. The new legislation aims to make it easier for donor-conceived children to access inf...
Bij45 hosts musical party for Hartekamp Groep
Entrepreneur Janwillem Talen and the Seaside Big Band are organizing a musical celebration for approximately 50 clients of the Hartekamp Groep. The event is scheduled for Wednesday evening and aims to...
Supreme Court advised to partially retry Willem Engel case
The Advocate General has advised the Dutch Supreme Court that the case against Viruswaarheid leader Willem Engel should be partially retried. Engel was previously sentenced to sixty hours of community...
Research into painkiller use for post-COVID withdrawn
Researchers at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam have temporarily withdrawn a study investigating the use of a painkiller to treat long-term COVID symptoms. The decision was made due to concerns reg...
Housing group soon without a home, splitting up is not an option: May is getting very close
The De Nieuwe Ark residential group in Haarlem is urgently seeking a new home because their current building is scheduled for demolition on May 31. The group, which includes residents with disabilitie...
Ferry documentary producer reacts to controversy for the first time: 'Not taken lightly'
Producer Sascha Visser has addressed the controversy surrounding a documentary about Ferry Doedens, who has struggled with addiction for years. In response to criticism regarding the ethics of filming...
Three takeaways from the new cabinet's first debate
Prime Minister Rob Jetten's minority cabinet must re-evaluate several policy areas following its first debate with the House of Representatives. Adjustments are required for plans concerning state pen...
When your child doesn't want to play with another: ‘Respect your child's boundaries’
Playing together is essential for social development, but parents often feel concerned when their child avoids playdates or is not invited by others. The article suggests that parents should respect t...
Study: children playing outdoors more often, major differences by location
Recent research by Jantje Beton and Spelen & Bewegen indicates that children are spending slightly more time playing outdoors, with a current average of 7.6 hours per week. Although this shows a minor...
Scooter rider seriously injured after collision with two trams at Koningsplein
A scooter driver was critically injured and required resuscitation after being trapped between two trams at Koningsplein in central Amsterdam on Monday afternoon. The victim was transported to the hos...
Half of high school students afraid to use the toilet: 'Too dirty and unsafe to poop'
Approximately half of secondary school students avoid using school toilets because they are considered dirty and unsafe. This behavior frequently leads to health problems such as stomach pain as stude...
Controversial plan proceeds: free abortion care for millions of women in Europe
The European Commission will provide funding to support women from EU countries where abortion is illegal by subsidizing care in other member states. Countries like the Netherlands will be able to acc...
No longer able to smell. How bad is it? Jan van der Meer from Haarlem loses his joy of life
Jan van der Meer, a 67-year-old resident of Haarlem, discovered he has a smell and taste disorder after noticing a change in the scent of his coffee. The condition has significantly impacted his quali...
Fermenting and pickling are popular again. Ode to the hungry gap
Nathalia Tensen is reviving ancient food preservation techniques like fermentation and pickling in Enkhuizen. These methods, which were historically necessary during the "hungry gap" between harvest s...
UN World Food Programme chief McCain resigns
Cindy McCain, the 71-year-old director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), has announced her resignation due to health concerns. She stated that she can no longer properly fulfill the demanding role...
Norwegian King Harald discharged from hospital
King Harald of Norway is being discharged from a hospital in Tenerife on Thursday following a quick recovery from a skin infection on his leg. The 89-year-old monarch was admitted on Tuesday evening a...
Norwegian King Harald discharged from hospital after leg skin infection
King Harald of Norway was discharged from a hospital in Tenerife on Thursday following treatment for a skin infection on his leg. The 89-year-old monarch was admitted on Tuesday and has reportedly res...
Instagram to warn parents if child shows interest in suicide
Instagram's parent company, Meta, announced that it will notify parents if their children under the age of sixteen frequently search for content related to suicide or self-harm. This new measure is in...
When does sneezing indicate an allergy? ‘Whether 1 or 2 nostrils are blocked determines what you are suffering from’
An allergist explains how to distinguish between symptoms of a common cold and allergies such as hay fever. The expert notes that specific signs, like whether one or both nostrils are congested, can h...
Captain August had to say goodbye to his ship of fools: ‘Who is really crazy here?’
After 35 years of sailing the world on the Azart, also known as the 'Ship of Fools,' Captain August Dirks was forced to part with his vessel in 2021 due to a serious illness. His story is now being sh...
My ex gave me Lego for my ‘ADHD brain.’ I only had those bricks on my mind, nothing else
An individual reflects on receiving a Lego set from a former partner as a gift meant to manage their ADHD. The partner suggested that the activity would be beneficial for the author's busy mind.
Number of births in Japan falls for tenth consecutive year
Japan's birth rate has declined for the tenth consecutive year, remaining one of the lowest in the world. The country continues to face significant challenges associated with a shrinking and aging pop...
'Do I have UF foam in my cavity walls?' Increasing demand for testing
Intra-Air is experiencing a significant increase in requests from Dutch residents concerned about urea-formaldehyde (UF) foam insulation and potential formaldehyde gas exposure in their homes. Althoug...
The Collection | The Lepers of Lazarus
The story of Lazarus, the patron saint of lepers, teaches that wealth should be shared with those in need. In contrast, the regents of the Leper House historically disagreed with this principle, creat...
‘Wopke Hoekstra, we are counting on you’: Brussels rules on sensitive abortion plan
The European Parliament in Brussels is set to vote on a controversial plan aimed at ensuring access to abortion care across all EU member states. This initiative has sparked significant debate and cou...
Brussels divided over abortion access fund
The European Commission is set to decide on a proposal to improve abortion accessibility for women across Europe. Internal divisions within the Commission have left the outcome of the upcoming vote un...
Suriname President requests departure of 3 state company directors
Surinamese President Jennifer Simons has requested the resignation of three board members from state-owned enterprises following a scandal involving lucrative contracts. The controversy centers on the...
Quarter of children and young people not attending school have mental health issues
The number of students staying home from school in Amsterdam increased last year, with 821 registered cases often linked to psychological issues like anxiety and depression. Alderman Mbarki highlighte...