There is no point in separating mother and child if one of them is infected with the flu virus and pregnant women are no longer at risk of contracting the flu. NATURAL ANTIBODIES IN BREAST FOOD There is no point in separating mother and child if one of them has the flu virus is infected, according

A vaccine against the Mexican flu will be available to everyone in the Netherlands from October or November. Minister Ab Klink (Public Health) reported this in the radio program Tros Kamerbreed . Previously published reports that it would take another year before enough vaccines would be. In the sec

Journalist Désirée Rövers fight against swine flu vaccination is dangerous and irresponsible. That is what virologist Roel Coutinho says in De Telegraaf hearing. And therein, according to Coutinho, lies the danger. You may reach an audience of millions via the internet, which you can prevent from t

The Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (VWA) warns against fake medicines against the Mexican flu. The reason is an advertisement on Marktplaats in which colloidal silver water was offered to prevent the flu. Water with small silver particles has been sold for some time as a food supplemen

The new outpatient clinic for swine flu at the Amsterdam Slotervaart Hospital is contrary to government policy. Minister Ab Klink of Public Health thinks the flu outpatient clinic is superfluous, and the general practitioners are not happy with it either. Yesterday the hospital opened the doors of

If you walk in slippers, you have a higher chance of getting a disease. That is what American researchers conclude. Before the study, subjects walked around New York in flip-flops for four days. The slippers were then examined in a laboratory. There it turned out that there are more than 18,000 bac

The earlier the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is made, the better the prognosis. GPs, family members and teachers should be alert to eating disorders, researchers argue in the International Journal of Eating Disorders . “GPs should not be afraid to discuss eating disorders. We advise GPs to be aler

Santéonline.nl gives tips for a better digestion! Most Dutch people consider digestion to be of minor importance, according to research by the National Digestion Research conducted by TNS-NIPO. They believe that their digestion is good, but, surprisingly enough, it turns out that they do suffer fro

We sunbathe because it makes us happy, according to research by Biodermal. In addition, we like to sit in the sun because we want to get tan. Almost half of the Dutch feel healthier, more beautiful and more confident when they are brown. In addition, one third of Dutch people generally find sun-ta

The Netherlands is under the spell of Q fever. Following the news that four people have already died, Santéonline.nl lists the facts for you. What are the symptoms of Q fever? And how can you prevent the disease? Symptoms Usually after infection one shows no symptoms or a transient flu-like picture

After the Mexican flu (New Influenza A) it is now the Q fever that is occupying the minds in the Netherlands. After scientists from the University of Wageningen succeeded in isolating the Q fever bacterium and thus fighting the disease seriously, the National Institute of Public Health (RIVM) report

The new drink POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate juice – good for the heart and blood vessels and the prostate – is now also available in the Netherlands. The drink from California has demonstrably beneficial effects † Scientists confirm that drinking one glass a day can already contribute to the healt

The ugly lump is gone. I could cry with gratitude Wennekes story can be found in the August issue of Santé (in the store until August 11). She kept a diary of her foot surgery in Spain. On April 27, she had her lump toe removed in Clinica San Román, a clinic that has been exclusively performing f

Start your day with cuddling, that keeps a person fit and healthy. Touching each other is the ideal morning exercise, according to an American professor. Not a morning person and dont feel like doing any physical exertion for the first few hours? If you want energy, its best to start the morning ri

Exposure to the flu virus during the first semester of pregnancy can have a negative effect on your childs intelligence. This is apparent from recent research by scientists who have studied the population in Norway and Hong Kong. The scientists discovered that if you are exposed to the flu virus be

Here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the swine flu. What is the swine flu? The swine flu is a new virus that is made up of different genes. Those genes come from the American and European swine flu, bird flu and human flu, and in a combination that has never e

It has now been conclusively proven:tanning beds and facial tanners increase the risk of skin cancer. Do you want to get a tan while lying under the lamps for a summery touch? Do not! It has been claimed for some time, but has now been conclusively proven:tanning beds and facial tanners increase th

The swine flu has claimed its first victim in our southern neighbors. It concerns a woman of around thirty from Turnhout, near Antwerp. The Belgian got the first symptoms of the disease a week and a half ago. Her condition worsened as she developed double viral pneumonia. Today she passed away.

If you want to lose weight, its better to stay in bed for a long time. American researchers have established that short sleepers are more likely to be overweight. Even if you have slept little and still have an active day to go, short sleepers still get fat faster. According to the researchers, hor

Who does what in healthcare? Verwijskompas.nl, a collection of information from more than 4,500 Dutch healthcare providers, has been made public for consumers. The website includes general practitioners, special outpatient clinics, special treatments in hospitals, physiotherapists, psychologists an