The Lancet Voice
The Lancet Voice is a fortnightly podcast from the Lancet family of journals. Lancet editors and their guests unravel the stories behind the best global health, policy and clinical research of the day―and what it means for people around the world.
Podcasting since 2020 • 150 episodes
The Lancet Voice
Latest Episodes
The next generation of weight-loss drugs
It’s no exaggeration to say that the past decade has revolutionized how we think about and treat obesity. Drugs like semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) have dominated headlines, enabling significant weight loss at speeds once consi...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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38:11
One Health
The sustainability of our existence relies on the health of every human, every animal, and the environment we all share. Published today, "The Lancet One Health Commission: harnessing our interconnectedness for equitable, sustainable, ...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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43:08
Proof, truth, and infectious disease
Professor Adam Kucharski joins Gavin & Jessamy to discuss the intersection of mathematics, epidemiology, and truth, off the back of his new book, Proof. How do we generate scientific knowledge? How can we communicate uncertainty? What is th...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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38:23
Femtech and women's health
How safe is it to use period tracking and digital contraception apps? Who is your data being shared with? What regulation actually exists in this area to protect app users?Femtech offers women digital tools for tracking reproductive heal...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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25:00
The World Health Assembly, adolescent health, and the pace of innovation
Richard, Jessamy, and Gavin reflect on developments at the 78th World Health Assembly, including the passage of the pandemic agreement and shifting dynamics in global health leadership. What's next for WHO without US engagement? How has WHA cha...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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44:20