Ida-Marie Palm Varbæk

My name is Ida-Marie Palm Varbæk, and I work as an editor at the health media platform Welltica, which is part of Media Group Denmark. Here, I write daily articles focusing on health and lifestyle.I hold a master’s degree in Film and Media Studies and have been part of Media Group Denmark since August 2024.During my studies, I interned at Den Uafhængige, where I worked as a planner and producer on several podcasts.I also completed an internship at DR, where I worked with social media, particularly strengthening DR’s presence on LinkedIn through inspiring stories about employees’ work and everyday lives.

Study explores new way to activate immune cells inside cancer tumors

A new study describes an alternative way of using the body’s own immune cells to treat cancer.

Here’s why people fail when they try to quit snus

Many snus users struggle to quit, even when the desire is there. New research shows why a decision alone is often not enough.

Elon Musk: Medical education will become pointless in the future

Elon Musk has questioned one of society’s most respected educational paths.

Putin’s Russian Viagra disappoints despite massive state support

A state-funded Russian attempt to develop an alternative to Viagra has fallen short of expectations.

Monk fruit may be more than an sugar substitute, scientists say

Monk fruit is known as an alternative to sugar. Researchers are now examining whether it also contains other compounds that may be relevant to health.

Why cervical cancer is often detected late – and how to prevent it

Cervical cancer often causes no clear symptoms, which is why targeted efforts are essential to prevent the disease from developing.