European research into chemical mixtures launched EU project EuroMix (European Test and Risk Assessment Strategies for Mixtures) was launched recently.
Cost-effective risk assessment of nanomaterials may be feasible Companies, authorities and scientists can save time, money and test animals in the risk assessment of nanomaterials by using available data.
More children subjected to CT scanning The number of medical examinations in which children are exposed to relatively high radiation doses has increased significantly over the last years.
Teenage girl dies after measles infection Last weekend, a 17-year-old girl from the province of Zeeland (The Netherlands) has died of complications after a measles infection. She was not vaccinated against the disease.
Global Handwashing Day Each year, on October 15th, hundreds of millions of people from over 100 countries join together in a global effort to raise awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap to prevent disea
Thematic report Public Health Status and Forecast 2014 The number of chronically ill people in the Netherlands has been increasing.
Dietary patterns of older adults above 70 could be improved Community-dwelling Dutch adults over the age of 70 consume more unhealthy saturated fatty acids and more salt than recommended, and less wholemeal products, fruit and fish than recommended.
First academic eHealth textbook in The Netherlands Online therapy, remote care, telemedicine: eHealth is an integral part of modern living. eHealth is not only about technology.