Health

Nude bike parade in Brussels exposes benefits and dangers of cycling

More than 100 cyclists took part in a nude bike ride through Brussels on Saturday afternoon in the 20th edition of Cyclonudista. The event calls for better safety and infrastructure for cyclists,

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Belgian insurer estimates sleep deprivation at work costs companies €9 billion a year

According to a survey by KBC Verzekeringen, the financial impact of sleep deprivation in the workplace is substantial. “At least €9 billion per year,” the study concludes. In May, 508 employers and

3 days ago

Society

National food study: too much alcohol, too little fruit and veg

Belgians don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables and drink excessive alcohol, according to the national Food Consumption Survey conducted by health institute Sciensano. The study shows that consumption of vegetables, fruit, water,

5 days ago

Opinion

Manneken Pis temporarily stops peeing to break taboo on incontinence

The Manneken Pis statue in Brussels temporarily stopped peeing on Monday as a symbolic kick-off for World Continence Week. Under the motto “Never too late”, a Belgian and Dutch organisation are drawing

6 days ago

Society

Flemish mission to Japan focuses on life sciences

Flemish minister-president Matthias Diependaele is on Saturday leaving for a mission to Japan lasting almost a week, which will focus on life sciences. During the “Flemish Week” at the World Expo in

1 week ago

Innovations·World

Red Cross Flanders seeks 25,000 new plasma donors to boost self-sufficiency

Red Cross Flanders is aiming to recruit 25,000 additional plasma donors in the coming years to make Belgium self-sufficient in plasma supplies. Plasma is a critical component in medications used to treat

2 weeks ago

Opinion

Haribo recalls sweets in Belgium due to possible presence of cannabis

Candy maker Haribo has recalled a batch of sweets in Belgium after traces of cannabis were found in some products sold in the Netherlands. There have been no reports of people falling

3 weeks ago

Business

Over fifty Belgian children conceived using sperm donor with cancer-causing gene

Fifty-two children conceived at fertility clinics in Belgium may carry a hereditary gene mutation linked to cancer, officials confirmed this week. The revelation was made by Belgian health minister Frank Vandenbroucke and

3 weeks ago

Society

These countries don’t fluoridate their water – here’s why

With water fluoridation of drinking water under the spotlight in the US, we look at why some countries choose not to add the mineral to supplies while others have repealed the practice.

4 weeks ago

Society

Flemish campaign warns of rise of vaping among young people

NGO Kom op tegen Kanker (Stand up to Cancer) is extending its anti-smoking campaign to vaping, as the use of the e-cigarette is on the rise. On Monday afternoon, Kom op tegen

1 month ago

Society

Nitrogen pollution makes hay fever worse, study finds

Nitrogen pollution not only affects the environment but can also directly impact public health, according to new research by KU Leuven and Sciensano. The researchers found that grasslands fertilised with nitrogen produce

2 months ago

Earth & Climate

No breast cancer screening invitation for Brussels women due to absence new government

No women in Brussels have yet been invited for a mammogram in 2025, reported the magazines “Medi-Sphere” and “Le Spécialiste” on Wednesday. In the absence of a fully-fledged new Brussels government, funding

2 months ago

Society

Europe provides 10m euros extra aid as Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 3,500

The European Commission has released 10 million euros in additional humanitarian aid for the victims of the earthquake in Myanmar, the Commission announced on Monday. The funds will be used to provide

3 months ago

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Nude bike parade in Brussels exposes benefits and dangers of cycling

Belgian insurer estimates sleep deprivation at work costs companies €9 billion a year

National food study: too much alcohol, too little fruit and veg

Manneken Pis temporarily stops peeing to break taboo on incontinence

Flemish mission to Japan focuses on life sciences

Red Cross Flanders seeks 25,000 new plasma donors to boost self-sufficiency

Haribo recalls sweets in Belgium due to possible presence of cannabis

Over fifty Belgian children conceived using sperm donor with cancer-causing gene

These countries don’t fluoridate their water – here’s why

Flemish campaign warns of rise of vaping among young people

Nitrogen pollution makes hay fever worse, study finds

No breast cancer screening invitation for Brussels women due to absence new government

Europe provides 10m euros extra aid as Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 3,500

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