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Kim Kötter embraced HIV patients like a reincarnation of Lady Di, but she didn't forget her own webshop

Soundos El Ahmadi lost 35kg after pregnancy: 'Had to learn to walk again'

Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi shared that she lost 35 kilograms gained during her last pregnancy, a process that took two years to complete. In an interview with &C magazine, the 44-year-old descri...

Tata Steel fined another 8.5 million euros for excessive emissions

Tata Steel has been ordered to pay an additional fine of over 8.5 million euros for exceeding harmful emission limits at one of its plants. The penalty was imposed by the North Sea Canal Area Environm...

TommyTomato relaunches in slimmed-down form; 30,000 students may get healthy lunches again after May break

The social enterprise TommyTomato is resuming its operations in a slimmed-down form after securing new financing. While the restart allows 30,000 primary school students to receive healthy lunches aga...

Actress Christina Applegate hospitalized

American actress Christina Applegate has been hospitalized since late last month and remains under medical care. The news was first reported by the entertainment website TMZ, though no specific detail...

NFI: cannabis and amphetamines most detected drugs in traffic

Research by the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) into over 64,000 blood samples found that cannabis and amphetamines are the most common drugs detected in traffic. THC was present in 71% of positi...

Rehabilitation centers confirm hack, forensic clinic also hit

Several Dutch rehabilitation centers and the Van der Hoeven Kliniek have confirmed they were affected by a data breach at software provider ChipSoft. The hack resulted in the theft of patient data fro...

Maaike van der Plas had to shatter an elbow to look into someone else’s consultation room

Medical specialist Maaike van der Plas reflects on her perspective as a patient after shattering her elbow and undergoing surgery. She describes the unique opportunity to observe the practices of othe...

Julia almost died while on a mental health waiting list, but now dreams of the future

Julia Koene shares her story of nearly dying while waiting for mental health care, highlighting the dangers of long healthcare waitlists. Now recovered and planning for her future, she is advocating f...

Suspect in fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers had mandatory care order

Unsolicited parenting advice to friends or family: how to avoid offending them

The article discusses the challenges and social etiquette of offering unsolicited parenting advice to friends or family members. It explores the complexities of managing other people's children and no...

Referral to dermatologist for laser tattoo removal. 'I’m not removing it. I’m going over it'

The rapid growth of tattoo shops has led to an increase in customers seeking to cover up or modify older designs they regret. Professionals in the industry observe a stylistic transition from traditio...

Medical patient data also stolen in ChipSoft hack

Hackers stole medical patient data during a cyberattack on ChipSoft, a major software provider for the healthcare sector. The company confirmed the theft of sensitive information on Thursday following...

Meat fraud involving beef heads in Brabant, NVWA conducts raid

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) raided a meat company in Nuenen on suspicion of meat fraud and document falsification. Three employees were arrested for allegedly trading m...

Psychiatric treatment for man who stabbed random victims in supermarket

A court in Haarlem has sentenced a 44-year-old man from Amsterdam to mandatory psychiatric treatment for stabbing two women at a supermarket in November 2024. The court found that the defendant was co...

Mores support center: inappropriate behavior still a structural problem in media sector

Support point Mores concludes in its first monitor report that undesirable behavior remains a structural problem within the cultural, creative, and media sectors. While a foundation for improvement ha...

Injury woes the most constant factor in AZ's impressive season, according to Danielle Kliwon

AZ remains the only Dutch club still competing in three different tournaments this season despite a persistent series of injuries. The team's performance has been noted as particularly impressive comp...

Man with assistance dog ends up in ditch in Haarlem

A man with a service dog fell into a ditch in Haarlem on Thursday morning. He sustained injuries during the incident and was subsequently transported to the hospital.

Dozens of designer drug websites taken offline over safety concerns

The Dutch health and food safety authorities (IGJ and NVWA) have taken dozens of websites selling designer drugs offline. Officials warned that using these substances can be life-threatening and pose ...

Conditional psychiatric treatment for Donatos A. who stabbed 85-year-old man with screwdriver out of nowhere

Federation: Patients wait too long for information on healthcare data breaches

Patiëntenfederatie Nederland has expressed concern that patients remain uninformed about whether their personal data was stolen during a recent breach at software provider ChipSoft. More than a week ...

Matcha is everywhere, but is it really healthier than coffee? Dietitian explains

Matcha has gained significant popularity on social media and in cafes as a perceived healthier alternative to coffee. Dietician Michaël Sels examines whether the drink truly provides sustained energy...

Severely injured Bert Kops would never wrestle again, but shortly after became champion

Amsterdam-born wrestler Bert Kops Jr. overcame a life-threatening car accident at age 19 that doctors predicted would end his athletic career. Defying medical expectations, he returned to training and...

St. Antonius Hospital seeks MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad

St. Antonius Hospital and Amsterdam UMC are looking for MS patients who traveled abroad to receive stem cell therapy in recent years. Estimates suggest hundreds of individuals have sought this treatme...

Study into MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad

Amsterdam UMC and St. Antonius Hospital are launching a study targeting MS patients who traveled abroad for stem cell therapy in recent years. Researchers aim to gather data from the hundreds of indiv...

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Basic-Fit in good shape with growing membership and new clubs

Basic-Fit reported that its membership has grown to six million following the last quarter. The fitness chain also expanded its operations by opening 33 new clubs.

UWV chief issues warning to cabinet before departure: Intervene

UWV chairman Maarten Camps has warned the Dutch cabinet that the agency can no longer handle the increasing volume of disability benefit applications. He predicts that 200,000 people could face waitin...

Amsterdam East: Cannot rule out drug bus staying at OLVG after all

The drug user bus located at the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam East may remain at its current site past June 30th because no alternative location has been found yet. Although the facility has helped redu...

Residents of Groningen earthquake zone remain critical of recovery

Residents in the Groningen earthquake zone remain highly critical of the lengthy and complex process involved in repairing and reinforcing their homes. This ongoing uncertainty is causing significant ...