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.

He quit alcohol and nicotine for six months – the results surprised him

A YouTuber decided to go without alcohol and nicotine for six months — here's what happened.

Allergy may be linked to a slightly increased risk of cancer, new study finds

A large international study has investigated whether people with allergies face a higher risk of developing cancer.

These changes in appetite could be an early sign of dementia

Dementia does not always begin with memory loss. For some people, changes in appetite and eating habits may be among the earliest warning signs.

Young children’s diet may influence brain development

Researchers have investigated whether young children's diets are linked to brain development.

How often should you get up from your chair to lower your cancer risk? New study has an answer

A large-scale study has examined how sedentary behaviour may be linked to the risk of dying from cancer.

Researchers test new breast cancer treatment – without surgery

Researchers have investigated whether some patients with early-stage breast cancer may be able to avoid surgery.