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 • 155 episodes
The Lancet Voice
Latest Episodes
Alzheimer's, liver cancer, and research in China
Gavin is joined once again by Richard and Jessamy as they examine key developments in global health and science.This week's discussion features reflections on the launch of a new Lancet series on Alzheimer’s disease, highlighting advanc...
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The EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems
Gavin welcomes Walter Willett, Shakuntala Thilsted and Johan Rockström to discuss the second EAT-Lancet Commission report. The co-chairs explain the significant updates since the inaugural 2019 commission, including new global evidence...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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40:19
Making scientific research work for women
Scientific research has traditionally treated the male body as the default, resulting in health inequity and poor outcomes for women in a world not designed for them. The Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines are an attempt to ma...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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27:04
"Doctored", plastics, and NCDs
Gavin, Richard, and Jessamy enter the studio once more for a Lancet Voice chat. A new book on Alzheimer's disease causes controversy across the Lancet team, we discuss the new Countdown on Plastics & Health, and a quick lo...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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44:04
Step counts and health outcomes - 7,000 or 10,000?
Where did the 10,000 steps recommendation come from? Why has it proven so stubborn? What's the science behind the new recommendations? How strong is the evidence?Professor Melody Ding joins Gavin to talk about her new systematic review p...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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27:24