John Moore / Getty Images Food insecurity occurs when households don’t have enough sustenance to maintain a healthy life. Access to adequate food contributes to several social and economic issues.

SDI Productions / Getty Images About 47.4 million Americans are living with food insecurity, including 7.2 million children, according to a 2023 study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Struggling to afford food today could mean heart problems tomorrow. Young adults experiencing food insecurity have a 41% greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for ...

Young adults experiencing food insecurity have a 41% greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for demographic and socioeconomic factors, according to a new study.