health

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Beer
BusinessCultureFood
Nonalcoholic beer grew even more popular in 2025 as traditional lager sales fall
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A candle burning in the dark
1-1-2
Video: Person who died during Leiden marathon is a 15-year-old girl
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Participant dies during Leiden Marathon. May 10, 2026
Health1-1-2
Participant dies during Leiden Marathon
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A man has measles.
Health1-1-2
Dutch traveler brings first measles case to Panama since 1995
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Man eating chips and drinking beer in the evening.
HealthTechScience
Snacking specifically at night increases risk of diabetes, weight gain, study finds
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Elderly woman's hands
Health
Heart-saving public defibrillators much scarcer in poor Dutch neighborhoods
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Parliamentary leaders Rob Jetten (D66), Henri Bontenbal (CDA), and Dilan Yesilgoz (VVD) presenting their coalition agreement at Nieuwspoort.
Politics
D66, VVD, and CDA finalize ministerial lineup in new Dutch cabinet
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Smog
Health
Video: RIVM issues smog warning across Northern Netherlands as fine dust levels climb
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Mother of a toddler tries to workout.
HealthTechNatureCultureLifestyle
Dutch turn to exercise, distraction like TV on Blue Monday, survey finds
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A doctor is comforting her patient
HealthBusiness
New kidney machine could free patients from lifelong hospital care
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Man smoking a cigarette and drinking a beer
HealthBusiness
Fewer Dutch smokers seek GP help to quit since pandemic, study finds
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Pills
Crime
Counterfeit oxycodone pills kill at least 13 in Netherlands
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A boiling kettle
Health1-1-2Business
Boil-water advisory issued for Utrecht region after bacteria found in supply
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DJ Cuberick
BusinessCultureEntertainment
Top 100 DJ Cuebrick dives deep on AI use, Avicii, and the antidote to industry pressure
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American comedian Meg Buzza
HealthCultureEntertainment
Nearly immobilized in 2022, musical comedian Meg Buzza lands on stage in Amsterdam
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Male doctor with stethoscope
HealthBusiness
Starting 2026, insurers to contact patients about possible earlier hospital appointments
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Two teenage girls vaping.
HealthPolitics
One in ten Dutch 12-year-olds has tried vaping; Government launches national crackdown
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Dutch ambulance helicopter
HealthSports
Runner dies near finish line at Leeuwarden running event; Entire event canceled
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Young man at a doctor's consultation
HealthBusiness
Colorectal cancer cases climb among young Dutch adults, study finds
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Contraception pill
HealthPoliticsCultureLifestyle
Viral misinformation over “natural” birth control is a real problem, says Cabinet member
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Amsterdam canal and boats
TechNatureScience
Amsterdam among global cities that provide too little natural shade for residents
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Young women in a park in Amsterdam
Health
Fewer young adults satisfied with their health; More mental health problems
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Teenagers using their smartphones on a bench in Amsterdam
Health
More teens vaping, overusing social media, not sleeping enough; 20% not feeling healthy
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SABIC plant at Chemelot industrial park in Geleen. March 2014.
HealthBusiness
Chemicals company Sabic facing hefty €25M fine for unsafe practices on Chemelot site