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.

Pythons could help shape the next generation of medicines

Scientists are studying the unusual biology of pythons in the hope of gaining new knowledge that could eventually be used to treat human diseases.

New powder stops severe bleeding in seconds

A new powder developed by South Korean researchers has been designed to help control severe bleeding.

These groups face a higher risk when swimming in warm sea water

Warm sea water can create favorable conditions for bacteria. For some people, a swim in the sea may therefore carry an increased health risk.

Early warning signs in your eyes that could signal cancer

Eye cancer can be difficult to detect because its symptoms are not always obvious.Some cases are only discovered during a routine eye examination, according...

New research reveals inequality in cancer screening among LGBTQ+ people

New research shows that some LGBTQ+ people are less likely to receive screenings that can detect cancer at an early stage.

New study: Iron supplements may reduce aggressive behavior

New research suggests that iron may play an important role in children's development.