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.

New research shows why memory loss can accelerate

New large-scale international research shows that the relationship between changes in the brain and memory does not follow a straight line.

Seeing something cute can change how we think and act

Why do cute babies and animals trigger such strong reactions? Research shows that cuteness affects the brain, moral judgment, and even our physical impulses.

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.