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.

New WHO guidance could change when girls get the HPV vaccine

Girls as young as 4 could now be offered a vaccine that most families do not think about until middle school.

Trying to lose a few pounds? Scientists warn it could backfire

Losing a few extra pounds might seem harmless, but new research suggests that repeated dieting could have unexpected consequences.

These healthy green vegetables could be worth adding to your diet

Green leafy vegetables contain a wide range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that the body needs.Here are some vegetables worth eating more of, along...

Scientists discover that ovaries remain active after menopause

Women have long been told these organs simply switch off at menopause, but a new look inside tells a different story.

More than 4,000 dead as Ebola crisis forces new travel restrictions

The virus has slipped past Congo's borders, and officials fear the real spread is wider than any case count can show.

New injection reduces belly fat by nearly 12% in just four weeks

Scientists are testing a shot that aims only at your fat cells and leaves everything around them alone.