# Higher grocery prices linked to worse food insufficiency, mental health

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- Published: 2026-11-06T13:40:09+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-higher-grocery-prices-linked-worse.html
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As grocery prices continue to rise, a study by researchers at Penn State found that in addition to increased spending, the price hikes are also associated with higher risk of food insufficiency and worse mental health conditions.

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