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.

Popular sweeteners may be linked to faster cognitive decline

A large study suggests a possible link between artificial sweeteners and poorer memory.

Can an epidural harm the baby? Study of nearly 500,000 births provides a clear answer

A new study has examined whether epidural anesthesia can affect a baby's health.

Newly approved cholesterol pill could become an alternative to injections

A new treatment has been approved in the United States for people with high cholesterol.

Here’s the recommended number of ice creams to eat in a week

Many people enjoy an ice cream when summer arrives, but how much fits within the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's recommendation of no more...

Your sex may determine which vegetables benefit your heart the most

New research suggests that men and women do not gain the same health benefits from eating the same vegetables.

Does rinsing ground beef make it healthier? Here’s the answer

Some people rinse cooked ground beef after browning it to remove fat, but how much of a difference does it actually make?