The Netherlands is left with about 17.5 million unnecessary vaccines against the Mexican flu. This was announced by outgoing Minister of Health Ab Klink in the House of Representatives. Some of the over-ordered Dutch vaccines (257,000 vaccines) for swine flu have been sold to Estonia, Lithuania, Ma

Women these days go to great lengths to keep their men in shape. Research has shown that 16 percent of British women have secretly put their partner on a diet without their knowledge. They use a lot of tricks to make him kilos lighter † A survey found that some women even bottled diet drinks of a s

The hay fever season is much later this year than in other years. Experts expect it to start in June. Off pollen counts of the Leiden University Medical Center and the Elkerliek Hospital in Helmond, it appears that there is hardly any pollen in the air float. The reason for this is the long cold wi

We combine nutrition well, get a lot more vitamins and minerals. Food Doctor Ian Marber tells how small changes in your diet can make you feel much better. When youre stressed, you make more adrenaline on than normal. This gives you more energy at first, but in the long run this hormone exhausts yo

The Mammaprint, the test that predicts with great accuracy the probability of metastases, is now available to the general public. The test was previously only used in a research context prescribed. Because many doctors are now convinced of the effectiveness of the test, health insurer Achmea Zilver

Tasty and healthy! Research from Pennsylvania State University shows that pistachios are good for your cholesterol because they are packed with antioxidants. The scientists investigated the effect of pistachios on antioxidant levels in the blood. They got the study participants to follow three dif

Sneaking out of bed in the middle of the night to sneak something out of the fridge or kitchen cupboard is not only bad for the line, but also disastrous for your teeth. Danish research has shown that these nighttime eating moments , no matter what food, are extra harmful to your smile. For six

Yesterday the herring season officially started! Did you know that the Dutch new is a very healthy way to get your omega-3 fatty acids? Whether you like it or not; the Dutch new is something typically Dutch. Herring can be called Dutch New if it is well fat and cleaned, matured and filleted in the

All those different shades of orange make us happy. With Queens Day approaching, we would like to add orange to our wardrobe. We have found a number of orange items for you at Zalando. Click on the images below for more information or to order right away.

It is not possible to get the Dutch to switch to a healthier lifestyle. For example, the number of smokers and overweight people has not decreased in recent years, but has actually increased. This is apparent from research by the National Cancer Control Programme. In 2005, this organization alrea

Hallelujah! A pill that puts an end to stomach cramps during menstruation. Researchers at an English pharmaceutical company claim to have found a miracle cure. The secret; the pill reduces the amount of the hormone vasopressin In the body. This hormone controls, among other things, the muscle contr

Information campaigns that should encourage people to live healthier lives are insufficient. That is the conclusion of the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). The number of Dutch problem drinkers and drug users is not decreasing, nor is the number of overweight people.

Today the 2010 Oosterschelde lobster season officially starts and that means:homegrown lobster in the fish trade and better restaurants! Eastern Scheldt lobster is not only delicious, the lobster is also sustainably caught † He is not bred; the catch depends on what nature has to offer the lobster

More than half of Dutch young people want help to eat healthier. This is apparent from research by the Nutrition Center. Of the more than 1,000 young people between the ages of 20 and 29 who participated in the survey, 54 percent said they want to eat healthier † The research shows that it is preci

Also this year, hay fever patients can sign up for the free SMS service of hayeloostest.nl. This is due to the overwhelming success of the service last year. The 2009 evaluation shows that patients who are informed in good time about the hay fever forecast , rather think about their medication † Mo

The Dutch health care system needs to be overhauled to keep health care costs under control. This is how the Council for Public Health and Care (RVZ) states. In the coming years it is expected that the number of patients with chronic problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and lung diseas

Laughter is healthy, but did you know that people who laugh sincerely live longer? This is according to research by psychologists from Wayne State University in Detroit. Someone who smiles sincerely , often feels better and happier, the psychologists think. Happiness makes healthy, both mentally an

Whether you continue to smoke or not, it will not affect your weight. Research by the University of Nevarra shows that both active smokers and smokers who quit have a risk of weight gain. Many people think that if they continue to smoke, they will also maintain their weight. They often do not dare

The use of (hot) air dryers increases the average number of bacteria on the hands, according to research by scientists at the University of Westminster . Spread The air movement of the (hot) air dryers causes a spread of the bacteria through the (toilet) room. The powerful, cold airflow from the je

More than 85 percent of all Dutch people postpone the use of painkillers for as long as possible. This is apparent from research carried out on behalf of the new, independent Painkiller Infocentrum. The consumer survey looked at the use of over-the-counter pain relievers (painkillers that are avail