Episode 4: MAHA, Food Regulation, Mass Production & Medical Tourism: What’s the True Price of Health?

Is health a human right—or a luxury good? In this jam-packed episode of What In The World?, we break down the global cost of staying healthy, from the rising cost of fast food to popular transnational surgeries.

We’re diving deep into how economics, politics, and culture shape health today—why healthy meals are more expensive than processed snacks, why some countries have looser regulations than others, and why people all over the globe are travelling for cheaper medical care abroad.

From "Make America Healthy Again" to billion-dollar fitness brands waging war on processed food, we examine how governments, corporations, and Gen Z are influencing what health looks like in 2025 and beyond.

Whether you're trying to live well on a budget or curious about the Big Food industry—you’ll want to hear this one.

💡 Action Items: Tips for Living Healthy on a Budget

🔹Use free workout resources (YouTube, GymTok, outdoor activities)

🔹Cook at home to cut costs and improve nutrition

🔹Stay label-aware and question “healthy” marketing

🔹Build health routines around community and creativity

 💬What In Your World? We want to hear from you! Drop a comment and share your thoughts:

🥗 Is healthy living accessible where you live?

🩺 Have you or someone you know tried medical tourism?

🎯 Does Gen Z stand a chance at living healthy lives?

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