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.
In this episode of The Lancet Voice, host Gavin Cleaver interviews Professor Melody Ding from the Sydney School of Public Health about her recent systematic review published in The Lancet Public Health, which examines the relationship between step counts and health outcomes. Professor Ding discusses the origins of the ...
In this episode of The Lancet Voice, host Callam Davidson and The Lancet's North American Executive Editor, Miriam Sabin, interview Professor Steven Heymsfield about next-generation obesity therapeutics. Professor Heymsfield discusses his early work on cachexia and how it led to his involvement in obesity research, inc...
In this episode of The Lancet Voice, Pam Das interviews Andrea Winkler and John Amuasi, lead commissioners of The Lancet One Health Commission, about their newly published report. They discuss the history and evolution of the One Health concept, its increasing importance in global health, and the impact of the COVID-19...
In this episode of The Lancet Voice, host Gavin Cleaver and co-host Jessamy Baganol interview Professor Adam Kucharski, an expert in mathematical epidemiology, about his new book, "Proof," and the challenges of communicating uncertainty in science. They discuss Kucharski's background, the intersection of mathematics an...
In this June 2025 episode of The Lancet Voice, hosts Gavin Cleaver and Jessamy Bagonor interview Dr. Catriona McMillan, an expert in medical law, about the rapidly growing field of Femtech. The discussion covers the definition of Femtech, its origins, and its focus on women's health and wellness needs, particularly in ...
In this episode of The Lancet Voice, Gavin Cleaver is joined by Richard Houghton and Jessamy Bagginall to discuss takeaways from the 78th World Health Assembly, including the implications of the new pandemic agreement and the changing landscape of global health leadership. They explore whether the WHA is performative o...
In this episode of The Lancet Voice, Gavin Cleaver is joined by Richard Houghton and Jessamy Baganal to discuss human flourishing and purpose, inspired by a recent study. The conversation explores the meaning of health beyond reductive definitions, emphasizing the importance of purpose, community, and spirituality. The...
In this episode of The Lancet Voice, Gavin Cleaver and Jessamy Bagnall interview Dr. Hugh Alderwick from the Health Foundation about the Labour government's record on health since coming to power in the UK. The discussion covers the upcoming 10-year plan for the NHS, the dismantling of NHS England, and the challenges o...
In this episode of The Lancet Voice, Dr. Michelle Morse, New York City's Acting Health Commissioner, shares insights into the city's health challenges. She addresses ongoing racial health disparities, particularly in life expectancy and maternal mortality rates among Black women. Dr. Morse introduces the "Healthy NYC" ...
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