Health News in English
Latest health headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Play sand with asbestos poses small health risk
Research indicates that play sand and decorative sand containing asbestos levels exceeding legal limits pose only a small health risk. These materials are currently under investigation after testing r...
In ‘Romería’, director tells the love story of her parents who died of AIDS: ‘Pain of an entire generation’
Red Cross Hospital Beverwijk shuts digital access as a precaution following ChipSoft hack
The Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk has implemented technical precautions following a cyberattack on its software provider, ChipSoft. Hospital management confirmed that the digital connection to ChipS...
Luciano (10) hopes for a good recovery from surgery: 'I already notice I can run much faster than before'
Ten-year-old Luciano is recovering from major surgery, which prevented him from participating in the BJM G-football tournament with his team in Driehuis this weekend. Despite being unable to play, he ...
Spaarne Gasthuis takes precautions after Chipsoft hack, patient care continues
Spaarne Gasthuis has implemented precautionary security measures, including disabling digital connections with other hospitals, following a ransomware attack on healthcare software provider ChipSoft. ...
Majority of young vapers still use flavored vapes
A majority of young people in the Netherlands who vape continue to use prohibited flavored products despite a national ban, according to 2025 data from the Trimbos Institute. Although nearly all surve...
He smashed his face with a hammer to get his jawline as sharp as possible
Controversial lidocaine treatment for long COVID at Velsen clinic 40 percent cheaper after major provider steps in
Lidocaine treatment for long covid patients at a clinic in Velsen-Noord will become at least 40 percent cheaper following the involvement of a major provider. The clinic announced the price reduction ...
Enormous piles of bulky waste at Sloten dumping ground: "Dramatic"
Residents in the Sloten neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting an increase in illegal waste dumping after the city installed a concrete container intended to solve the problem. The municipality ackno...
Over 50 reports of extreme domestic violence at new center in West within a month
‘She asked me what a midwife was’: Amy supports pregnant Eritrean women
Hospitals: patient data safe after cyberattack
Dutch hospitals are closely monitoring a cyberattack on ChipSoft, a major provider of electronic patient record software. While many institutions utilize the software, hospitals such as Rijnstate have...
Dutch Parliament supports billion-euro subsidy for Tata Steel despite uncertainty and unease
A large majority of the Dutch House of Representatives supports a billion-euro subsidy to help Tata Steel transition to more sustainable production methods. While the plan aims to reduce environmental...
Ajax goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens (19) suffers serious injury
19-year-old Ajax goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens sustained a serious injury during a Jong Ajax match against Vitesse on Monday. The young player was forced to leave the field during the game, though the spe...
Nothing wrong with a little earwax: ‘It has a protective function’
ENT specialist Maarten Vijverberg explains that earwax serves a protective function and warns against using cotton swabs to clean ears. This advice is part of a series highlighting the importance of m...
Thousands of kilos of free potatoes and carrots at Buikslotermeerplein tonight
Stichting Voervervoer is distributing 7,000 kilograms of potatoes and carrots for free at Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerplein tonight to combat food waste and poverty. The initiative highlights that one i...
Inspectorate: 42 violations among cannabis experiment growers last year
The Inspectorate of Justice and Security reported 42 violations among the ten licensed growers participating in the Dutch cannabis experiment last year. Out of 46 inspections conducted, authorities is...
Tobacco company behind Lucky Strike fined for advertising at Pinkpop
British American Tobacco has been fined for illegal advertising at the Pinkpop music festival in the Netherlands. While this specific penalty was upheld, another previously imposed fine against the ma...
Charlie's Angels actress Cheryl Ladd had 'aggressive form' of breast cancer
American actress Cheryl Ladd revealed that she underwent treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer. She made the announcement during a reunion panel with former "Charlie's Angels" co-stars Jac...
Castor College qualifies for TeamNL Moves 2026 final
Students from Castor College in Beverwijk have qualified for the finals of TeamNL Moves 2026. The selection took place following their participation in the regional preliminary rounds held last week.
State held liable for first time over long mental health waiting lists
The Dutch State is being held liable for the first time over excessively long waiting lists in mental health care. The foundation Recht op ggz argues that these delays cause significant harm to patien...
Doctors warn: intensive exercise sometimes masks dangerous heart problems, here is how
Doctors and researchers from Europe and the US, including those from Radboudumc in Nijmegen, are warning that intensive exercise can mask dangerous heart conditions. They highlight that certain heart ...
Gaming, eating candy and watching movies: my child is allowed much more at his friend’s house. What should I do?
The parents of 10-year-old Kees are facing a dilemma because he is allowed significantly more screen time and snacks at a friend's house than at home. They are currently weighing whether to address th...
From betting ten euros on AZ to losing 500 euros in Kazakhstan. North Holland sees rising number of gambling addicts: 'I’m no longer surprised by a debt of 50,000 euros'
Addiction clinics in North Holland are reporting a significant increase in the number of gambling addicts, often involving individuals with stable careers and homes. Psychologist Niels Bregman notes t...
From water pumps to mash: Mike (30) switches careers to start home-based takeaway. ‘The whole house smelled of mash every day’
30-year-old Mike Slot from Castricum has launched a home-based delivery service called Oma’s Stamppotkeuken to provide healthy meal options. The business focuses on traditional Dutch stamppot dishes...
Serious accident between car and fatbike in Haarlem, victim seriously injured
A serious collision occurred between a car and a fatbike at the intersection of Schoonzichtlaan and Zijlweg in Haarlem on Tuesday morning. The rider of the fatbike sustained serious injuries and was r...
Newspaper: Iran's injured Supreme Leader being treated in Qom
The Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly receiving medical treatment in the city of Qom. According to The Times, this information stems from a diplomatic memo shared with Gulf states ...
38 children in ER every year for swallowing batteries
Research from the Amsterdam UMC reveals that at least 38 children are admitted to emergency rooms annually in the Netherlands after swallowing batteries. Experts warn that these incidents can lead to ...
Podcast The Foundling: Masa and Eva found a baby: "It was a very sad cry"
The new podcast 'De Vondeling' follows 22-year-old Lieve as she searches for her biological parents after being abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2003. Accompanied by maker...
Lil Nas X charges to be dropped if he continues treatment
Charges against artist Lil Nas X for allegedly attacking police officers will be dismissed provided he continues treatment for his bipolar disorder. To satisfy the agreement, the artist must also avoi...