Politics should consider the health of future generations The government should take into account the impact on future generations in all the decisions it makes. The right to a healthy and clean environment for future generations must therefore be enshrined in the Dutch Constitution. This is what more than 25 civil society and youth organisations argue in the Future Generations Manifesto, which they presented today to members of the Dutch parliament. On behalf of Amsterdam UMC, Professor Tessa Roseboom has signed this manifesto. Read More Public Health Presence of specific lipids indicate tissue ageing and can be decreased through exercise Scientists have discovered that a type of fat accumulates as tissue ages and that this accumulation can be reversed through exercise. Researchers from Amsterdam UMC, together with colleagues from Maastricht UMC+, analysed both mice and human tissue before and after exercise allowing them to draw this conclusion. The results are published today in Nature Aging. Read More April 11, 2024 Studying alcohol production in the intestines of overweight patients Stomach, liver & intestines, metabolism March 19, 2024 Social activities can prevent cognitive decline in care facility residents Public Health March 16, 2024 Less is more: Not placing a drain improves distal pancreatectomy outcomes March 15, 2024 Sustainable Collaboration in Global Health: Amsterdam UMC signs MoU with AIGHD and Makerere University Global Health March 13, 2024 No persistent cough in four out of five with Tuberculosis Global Health March 12, 2024 Tuberculosis bacteria also present in those who are not diagnosed with TB Global Health More stories News April 10, 2024 Study Explores Safe and Effective Assistance Following Female Genital Mutilation Women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) often experience physical, psychological, and sexual complications. April 9, 2024 The corona dashboard, the numeric site that made it into the public's favorite, is no more April 4, 2024 Empowering Young Women: Understanding Menstrual Health Through Innovative App March 29, 2024 New therapies against blindness possible with €22 million March 27, 2024 Urgent Call for Child Vaccination All news All events Amsterdam UMC is hiring We are always on the lookout for talented and passionate people to join our growing team. You will have the opportunity to develop any aspects you are interested in. See all our vacancies (in Dutch): Job opportunities
