Most people would assume this isn’t even a question worth asking. Condoms are sold in supermarkets, pharmacies, corner shops and vending machines across much of the world.

Cinnamon feels universal. It shows up in kitchens from Accra to Amsterdam, in everything from breakfast oats to festive desserts. But behind that familiar warmth is a global trade that’s far more concentrated than most people realise.

You might feel the same every day, but biologically, you never are. Beneath the surface, your body is constantly rebuilding itself by replacing worn-out cells, repairing damage, and keeping vital systems running without you ever noticing.

Global demand for vitamins continues to rise, driven by ageing populations, expanding healthcare systems and a growing focus on nutrition and preventative health. New trade data from World’s Top Exports shows which countries are importing the most vitamins by value, and the results highlight clear economic and industrial patterns.

Global trade in vitamins and dietary supplements is increasingly concentrated among a small group of advanced manufacturing economies, with Germany and the United States emerging as the world’s largest exporters by value, according to data from World’s Top Exports.

In homes across the world, families are facing the same question every day of how to eat well when food prices keep rising, and life keeps getting busier.

When it comes to fentanyl consumption, Germany leads the world with 16.2%, followed by Spain (12.9%) and the United States (12.7%).

In the European Commission’s latest figures and independent compilations, smokers across the European Union are forking out more in taxes than for the tobacco product itself.

A new visual by World Visualized highlights the countries with the highest average testosterone levels, measured in nanograms per deciliter (ng/dl).

Air pollution remains one of the world’s most pressing environmental and health threats. The latest IQAir 2024 World Air Quality Report paints a troubling picture, showing that millions of people still breathe air far above safe health limits.

Did you know that 70% of people are right-eye dominant, while roughly 30% are left-eye dominant? That’s according to visual science sources citing ocular dominance studies.

Burgers may be America’s most beloved fast-food indulgence, but not all of them come with an overload of calories.

When it comes to your morning to-go or afternoon beverages, not all drinks are created equal. This article ranks popular energy drinks and sodas by the amount of caffeine they pack into a 12‑ounce (350ml) serving.

A single 500 ml McDonald’s strawberry milkshake contains 56g of sugar (around 14 sugar cubes), while a 330ml can of Coca-Cola packs in 36g (about 9 cubes). Even 250ml of Red Bull and 440ml of Drench juice contain 28g (7 cubes) each.

Women live longer than men nearly everywhere in the world. According to data compiled by Worldometer, the average life expectancy at birth in 2025 is 70.9 years for men and 76.2 years for women, leaving a gap of over five years.

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but some countries have notably lower cancer rates.

Obesity rates worldwide have tripled since 1975, evolving into a pressing public health challenge that impacts millions of lives.

Addiction is a complex and deeply entrenched issue that affects millions of people across the United States.