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Psychiatrist: 'Brain and gut more connected than you might think'
Marjolein de Jong
29 November 2023
Psychiatrist and VU alumna Iris Sommer emphasises the significant role gut bacteria play in combating diseases like depression and Parkinson's.
This alumnus fights food waste in the hospitality industry
Marjolein de Jong
5 April 2022
Alumnus Olaf van der Veen uses a smart food waste monitor to fight against waste in the hospitality industry.
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From waste to cooking oil
Marjolein de Jong
27 June 2021
VU alumnus Sander Breedveld saves avocados from rotting in the rubbish bin.
‘Super coffee’ helps you get through the day
Marjolein de Jong
26 May 2021
VU alumnus Stefan Wateler aims to conquer the world with coffee capsules with added vitamins and superfoods.
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Does breast milk make men more feminine?
Marjolein de Jong
6 April 2021
Research indicates that breast milk contains chemical contaminants that can result in the feminization of boys’ reproductive systems.
Placenta full of plastic?
Marjolein de Jong
24 March 2020
It is highly likely that our bodies contain microplastics, but are they also inside the cells of unborn children?
'I traded business for television'
Marjolein de Jong
30 October 2019
Sandra Ysbrandy had worked her way up the ladder at Rabobank, however she decided to set a radical new course for her career.
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A healthy breakfast? Try pie!
Marjolein de Jong
2 May 2019
Berend Eberson hopes to encourage the rest of the Netherlands to get their day off to a healthy start by eating cauliflower.
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BACK ON THE BIKE AFTER A SPINAL CORD INJURY
Marjolein de Jong
4 April 2019
A desire for exercise, but an inability to do so. For people with a spinal cord injury it's often the case. Rik Berkelmans wants this to change.
You too can be 120 with a clean bill of health!
Marjolein de Jong
28 February 2019
VU Professor Andrea Maier has recently published a book which explains how we can stay healthy for as long as possible.
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