Affordability

6 articles

A family facing food scarcity at an empty dinner table, symbolizing the rising cost of healthy diets and global food security issues.
Nutrition

Healthy Diet Cost Rises 25% Amid Food Security Concerns

The daily cost of a healthy diet has surged by 25 percent in just five years, now demanding $4.28 per person, according to IndexBox and Medical Xpress.

Ryan Patel·July 17, 2026
Global map showing rising food prices, with a symbolic plate of food in the foreground, illustrating the UN report on increased healthy diet costs.
Nutrition

UN Report: Healthy Diet Costs Jump 25% Globally Since 2021

An estimated 2.69 billion people, nearly one in every three worldwide, can no longer afford a healthy diet. Its global cost has surged by almost 25% since 2021, now standing at US$4.28 per person per

Ryan Patel·July 16, 2026
Split image showing a crowded bar and an empty table with a bottle, illustrating disparities in alcohol consumption related to income and affordability.
Drinks

Alcohol Consumption: Income & Affordability Disparities

Romania recorded the highest per-capita alcohol consumption in 2022 at a staggering 17.

Daniel Moretti·June 9, 2026
Why the Sexual Wellness Trend Makes TruLuv Novelties the Smartest Online Store in 2026
Wellness

Why the Sexual Wellness Trend Makes TruLuv Novelties the Smartest Online Store in 2026

The global sex toy market is experiencing a significant boom, driven by a cultural shift towards sexual wellness as a key part of overall health. TruLuv Novelties, an online retailer, is poised to capitalize on this trend with its vast selection, fair prices, and commitment to discretion.

Sponsored·May 20, 2026
A diverse group of people receiving fresh produce prescriptions at a 'Food Farmacy,' illustrating the integration of nutrition into medical care.
Nutrition

Food as Medicine movement: Expanding initiatives, affordability

At a 'Food Farmacy,' over 110 regular shoppers are now prescribed healthy foods to manage their hypertension, marking a direct integration of nutrition into medical care, according to today .

Ryan Patel·April 29, 2026
A family at a fast food drive-thru looking dismayed at the menu board, symbolizing the widespread customer backlash against soaring fast food prices and the perceived breakdown in value.
Food

Customer Backlash Hits Fast Food Giants as Prices Soar

A growing customer backlash against rising fast food prices is squeezing household budgets and hitting major brands. Consumers are changing dining habits in response to a perceived breakdown in value.

Isabella Cortez·March 30, 2026