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.

Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows

A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.

What Vladimir Putin eats on a typical day

Very little is known about Vladimir Putin’s private life, but small details about his daily diet have drawn attention abroad.

New study: Statins may extend life for more people with diabetes

Prevention plays an important role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and new research suggests that medication may be a way forward.

Elon Musk’s brain chip makes robot arms move

A trial involving Elon Musk’s brain chip shows that thoughts can control a robot arm, but the technology is still at an experimental stage.

New study: Blood test can predict the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment

Researchers have identified a method that can determine the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment earlier than is currently possible.

How Putin stays fit at 73: Diet, routine, and discipline

The health of the Russian president is frequently discussed, and the limited publicly available information offers only partial insight into his daily health habits.