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When it comes to hospital treatment, good information is extremely important. Of course you will be informed by the hospital about the treatment, but what is the opinion of the quality of the hospital? From research by Health Tracker it turned out that Dutch people are very critical when it comes t
There is a new solution for those who want to get into the summer and still want to snack every now and then:cupcakes made of vegetables. The company Petit Pois saw a gap in the market. After it became known that the carrot cake is the most popular sweet in Great Britain, the confectioner decided
Are there bad bacteria in different vegetables? Researchers at the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam have found bacteria in vegetables that are resistant to antibiotics. Among 120 samples of vegetables, the VU scientists found no fewer than seven times an ESBL-containing resistant bacteria
Ever heard of:an apple a day keeps the doctor away † Well, this tile wisdom turns out to be really true. Research by British doctor Penny Stanway shows that apples and apple cider vinegar for all kinds of health problems and ailments help out. We sum up. Asthma You mainly get asthma if you hypers
Young people in Greece suffer less from hay fever than in Western Europe. Greek scientists investigated why young people in Crete have fewer hay fever complaints than their peers in Western Europe † The researchers studied the eating behavior of 700 young people in the categories seven and eighteen
Four million Dutch people use at least one course of antibiotics every year. This is apparent from new figures from the Pharmaceutical Key Figures Foundation. Due to the high use of antibiotics, this is the most widely distributed drug , which is reimbursed by the basic package. In second place are
We can breathe a sigh of relief again. The Great Flu Survey shows that the flu wave has finally come to an end. On December 30, 2010, the Great Flu Survey warned that the flu was lurking † The flu wave lasted for more than eight weeks and in total 35 people in the Netherlands died from the Mexican
Research has shown that stress is not the culprit of preeclampsia. Too little exercise does not seem to increase the risk of preeclampsia. Until now, it was always thought that stress and lack of exercise during pregnancy were partly responsible for pregnancy poisoning (also called preeclampsia). H
Closing your eyes for an hour in the afternoon is not only positive for your rest, it is also good for the heart and can protect against high blood pressure. This is according to research from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. 85 healthy students took part in the study. The students were divided i
Scientists have discovered a link between epilepsy and the biological clock. PhD research by Wytske Hofstra for the VUmc shows that different types of epileptic seizures do not occur by chance… Facts Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder which manifests itself in the form of attacks. In the Ne
In the fight against cancer there is a new means of detection:check the toenails. Research from the University of San Diego shows that toe nails may be a good tool in detecting lung cancer risk † Nicotine The American scientists checked the nicotine level in their toenails on 850 non-smoking and
Some shopping carts contain more bacteria than a toilet seat in a public toilet, according to recent American research. The scientists examined samples from 85 shopping carts for the presence of bacteria. feces traces were found on 72 percent of shopping carts , in even half of the examined shoppi
As a result of the problems in the Japanese nuclear power stations, many Dutch people who live close to nuclear power stations have become afraid of radioactive radiation. However, it is not recommended to take iodine pills as a preventive measure. In various Dutch and Flemish municipalities where
Very interesting, all those new diets and weight loss methods. But what really works? She experienced health physically. You can read about the editors experiences in the April issue. One diet didnt fit the magazine, but we didnt want to withhold it from you… Susanne, marketing internLength: 1.67 m
In Santés April issue you will find everything about the new drink. Below is a delicious recipe for the Japanese zen patties. Ingredients: – 10 g basil leaves– 100 g tofu, sliced 1 cm thick– 5 radishes, sliced– 200 g flour– 50 g butter, cold and cubed – 1 tsp baking powder– 1 tsp black sesame see
Did you know that today is internationally dominated by sleep? Sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley provides useful tips for a good nights sleep for the occasion. A good nights sleep depends not only on how many hours of sleep you get, but also on its quality. It is important that both body and mind are re
Hay fever patients pay attention, WeerOnline releases hay fever weather. We are proud to announce that it is officially spring. The sun is shining and the sky is blue, but unfortunately for hay fever patients that often causes some problems. WeerOnline provides a daily update on hay fever weather
In America, experts have developed a blood test that can show whether someone is at risk for type 2 diabetes up to ten years before the first symptoms appear; adult-onset diabetes. The blood test shows the concentration of five amino acids reading in the blood whether someone has diabetes or not †
A cozy neighborhood is good for your health. The German sociologist Sigrid Mohen wanted to investigate what effects a cozy neighborhood has on health † She came to the Netherlands three years ago to start her research. More than 60,000 Dutch people took part in the survey. Happiness The research
Nearly a million people have switched insurers this year. De Volkskrant reports this on the basis of an initial inventory by Zorgverzekeraars Nederland (ZN). According to ZN director Pieter Hasekamp, the percentage of switchers this year is 5 to 6 percent. This is one and a half times more than i