The Association of Urology is concerned about the increasing use of the party drug ketamine among young people. The use of the drug often leads to damage to the bladder. The possible consequence of this is the removal of the bladder and the placement of a stoma, Nieuwsuur reports. Urologist Bart van Bezooijen sees more … Read more
There is a sharp increase in the number of cases of scabies in the Netherlands. This is reported by Nivel, a public knowledge organization that conducts research into healthcare. But what exactly is scabies? And how do you recognize it? Nivel collects data from general practitioners. Every year an analysis is made of how many … Read more
Private ING customers with a balance of up to EUR 100,000 will no longer receive interest on the balance on their savings account from 1 January 2022. The bank has announced that the interest on savings for this group of customers will be reduced from 0.01 percent to 0.00 percent, or nothing. In a statement, … Read more
America has coordinated with other consumer countries to address supply shortages “as the world emerges from the pandemic.” US President Joe Biden announced the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the strategic reserve. Together with Washington, other energy consuming countries, including China, India, Japan, South Korea and Britain, have made this decision. Correspondent.net … Read more
In many supermarkets, the prices on the receipt deviate from the price tags on the shelf, with the errors usually to the detriment of consumers. This is apparent from a sample of the Consumers’ Association, the organization reports on Saturday. Last year, the supermarkets promised to improve, but ‘little has come of it’, according to … Read more
From next year, donors at Sanquin can have their blood checked for the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, immune problems and cancer, De Telegraaf reports. Sanquin will offer these extra health checks to make it more attractive to donors. The blood bank wants to contribute to a healthier Netherlands. Director Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi states that this … Read more
A urine test can reveal a person’s biological age and tell whether that person is more susceptible to age-related diseases, according to a Belgian study. ‘Not everyone is biologically the same age as his or her chronological age.’ Environmental factors and your lifestyle, in addition to biological and genetic factors, can make you age faster. … Read more
Thursday, November 4, 2021, 1:04 p.m. – 1951 readings – The Romanian startup bonapp.eco launches the application that aims to combat food waste and through which consumers save up to 80% on food purchases. The company plans to expand to other countries in the region next year and save 30 million packages of products from … Read more
Women who receive an invitation to participate in the cervical cancer population screening must also immediately be sent a self-sampling kit. The set can serve as an equivalent alternative to the smear from the GP. This is stated in an advisory report from the Health Council on the options for improving research. About eight hundred … Read more
The EU is betting on nuclear energy – – Ten European countries have expressed confidence that nuclear power will protect European consumers from surges in gas prices. Representatives of ten EU member states are calling for an intensive development of nuclear power to protect against rising energy prices without harming the climate. This is stated … Read more