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Childhood obesity
Health
Dutch health insurance to cover gastric reduction surgery for some teens with obesity
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A mother and newborn baby, wrapped in a striped hospital gown
Health
Rate of birth complications higher in poorer neighborhoods
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A woman with skin issues does her skincare routine.
Health
Nearly 90% of Dutch dermatologists link TikTok skincare trends to patient skin problems
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The sun shines over the Muiderslot, Muiden, Weesp, and the IJmeer in Noord-Holland. 11 August 2024
HealthNature
Dogs falling ill, dying after swimming in the IJmeer near Amsterdam & Almere
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Colorized transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles (green) found within infected VERO E6 cells (magenta). The virus particles are in various stages of maturity, which accounts for differences in shape.
HealthCrime
Senior Dutch virologist, colleague accused of smuggling inactive Mpox into United States
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Contraception pill
Health
Dutch study of new contraceptive halted after many pregnancies, several ectopic cases
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Several KLM aircraft at Schiphol Airport. 21 May 2021
HealthBusiness
KLM cancels Uganda flights amid Ebola-related travel restrictions
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Reception zone at a hospital
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Waiting times of a year or longer at some Dutch hospitals as doctor shortage grows
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Gurneys in a hospital corridor
HealthTechInnovation
Dutch gov't urged to critically examine whether AI can really solve healthcare problems
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Colorful baby shoes on a yellow background
Health
Expert urges more support for families as Dutch birth rate drops to lowest level ever
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Ambulance in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Health1-1-2Sports
Heat emergency declared at Groningen Marathon after several runners fall ill
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The m/v Hondius cruise ship enters the Rotterdram port after a six-week hantavirus outbreak led to at least three deaths and a dozen confirmed infections. 18 May 2026
HealthBusiness
MV Hondius fully disinfected after deadly hantavirus outbreak; Cleared for voyages
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Ambulance
Health
Hospitals test home-based treatment to avoid painful transport for elderly patients
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Covid-19: Sign in Amsterdam's Oosterpark instructing people to stay 1.5 meters apart
HealthPolitics
Virologist tells inquiry of threats, political pressure and lessons from COVID response
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A close-up view of an asbestos fiber held with tweezers.
HealthBusiness
Company accused in asbestos deaths argues case should be dismissed as too old
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Artificial insemination
Health
Majority of MP's support independent investigation into fertility clinics, mass donors
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Mother with three children on the bicycle in Amsterdam
Health
Dutch women having fewer children and later in life
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Medical Care Minister Bruno Bruins tells the Tweede Kamer he is alright moments after collapsing from exhaustion. 18 March 2020
HealthPolitics
Dutch parliament to question virologist, fmr. Healthcare Min. today in Covid inquiry
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A young woman studies her reflection in the mirror.
HealthBusinessCultureLifestyle
Some 60% of young Dutch women considering cosmetic surgery
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Online gambling
Health
More Dutch addicted to online gambling and designer drugs
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A woman in the hospital
HealthBusiness
Dutch hospitals warn of rising shortages of medical devices
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Ozempic
Health
Amsterdam dietitians warn of rising Ozempic advertising and misuse
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Meningococcal Vaccine Vial
Health
Dutch health council rejects inclusion of meningococcal B vaccine in national programme
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Teddy bear
HealthCrimePolitics
Stadskanaal willing to sue gov't over youth care budgets after recent child abuse case