Best The Lancet Global Health Podcasts (2025)

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In conversation with... Senjuti Saha 21:03

6d ago21:03

21:03

Listen to Senjuti Saha, Deputy Executive Director of the Child Health Research Foundation, describe the results of her potentially policy-changing study on the health-care burden of RSV in Bangladesh to our Editor-in-Chief, Zoë Mullan.By The Lancet

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Senjuti Saha on the health-care burden of RSV in Bangladesh 21:03

13d ago21:03

21:03

In a resource-constrained setting like Bangladesh, what proportion of a hospital's capacity is taken up with admissions for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? How many children needing admission are turned away every year because of lack of bed space? And how many of these "denials" and subsequent deaths might be prevented by the introduction of a …

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Ara Nazarian on musculoskeletal diseases in the USA 7:58

3h ago7:58

7:58

The burden of musculoskeletal diseases is increasing. Dr Ara Nazarian tells us more about the issues surrounding this and how care can be improved in the USA. Read the full paper: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(25)00026-1/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_Jun_25_lanhl Also discussed, the ecological study in The L…

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In conversation with... Changsong Qi 14:45

2d ago14:45

14:45

Changsong Qi joins Chloe Wilson and Ben Abbott of The Lancet to discuss their recently published phase 2 randomised controlled trial investigating Claudin-18 isoform 2-specific CAR T-cell therapy for previously treated advanced gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer.By The Lancet

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Marie Ng on public health in ASEAN 15:47

7d ago15:47

15:47

Marie Ng speaks to Hui Wu about four Global Burden of Disease studies on cardiovascular diseases, smoking, mental health and injury in the ASEAN to inform public health priorities setting and policy planning. You can read the four GBD papers here: Smoking: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(24)00326-8/fulltext?dgcid=buz…

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Grace Lui and Vincent Wong on lifestyle modifications to address MASLD in people with HIV 13:50

7d ago13:50

13:50

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a major cause of chronic liver disease and has become the second leading cause of non-AIDS-related mortality in people living HIV. Join Adrian Gonzalez in conversation with Grace Lui and Vincent Wong (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) as they discuss whether a dietary and exerci…

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Episode 100: EAT-Lancet 2.0: Rethinking Global Food Systems for a Sustainable Future with Dr. Amar Laila 57:00

7d ago57:00

57:00

Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Amar Lalia to discuss the upcoming EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0 report on the planetary health diet. We’ll explore key topics including food systems, justice, and environmental impacts, all set to be unveiled in Fall 2025. Dr. Laila is a postdoctoral fellow at the Stock…

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Human flourishing and research funding 38:19

12d ago38:19

38:19

Gavin, Richard, and Jessamy return to the studio to discuss some publications that caught their eye this month, and in doing so set themselves the lofty goal of examining how meaning, purpose, optimism, and social context shape our understanding of health beyond traditional clinical measures. We also ponder the future of research and higher educati…

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Labour's record on UK health 34:33

26d ago34:33

34:33

Gavin and Jessamy welcome Dr. Hugh Alderwick from the Health Foundation to The Lancet Voice as we explore the impact of the Labour government's health policies since coming to power in the UK. What might the anticipated 10-year plan for the NHS look like? What are the implications of dismantling NHS England? Will any government get a handle on soci…

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Debra ten Brink and Rowan Martin-Hughes on the effects of international aid cuts on HIV acquisitions and mortality 24:00

1M ago24:00

24:00

Could cuts to international aid by the world's richest nations really undo 30 years of progress in combatting the HIV pandemic? Join Peter Hayward in conversation with Debra ten Brink and Rowan Martin-Hughes of the Burnet Institute (Melbourne, Australia) as they discuss their modelling study forecasting the effects of funding cuts on HIV acquisitio…

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Episode 99: All About Sleep with Dr. Rikin Patel 1:14:33

1M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Rikin Patel to discuss the vital role of sleep in overall health, how it impacts children and families, and practical lifestyle strategies to improve sleep quality. Dr. Rikin Patel is a consultant pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician. He is an Assistant Profess…

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How US actions are affecting health security across Ukraine & Europe 43:24

1M ago43:24

43:24

Gavin and Jessamy welcome back Oksana Pyzik of UCL to talk about the significant impacts of Trump's actions on health infrastructure in Ukraine and broader Europe. Oksana provides a comprehensive update on the current health situation in Ukraine, the challenges faced by healthcare systems amidst ongoing conflict, and the repercussions of halted aid…

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Andrew Kingston on socioeconomic inequalities and disability 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

Socioeconomic status impacts the onset and duration of severe disabilities, but what does this means for public health policy? Andrew Kingston (Newcastle University, UK) talks to Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Healthy Longevity Philippa Harris about his study on socioeconomic inequalities in disability-free life expectancy in England. Read the full …

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Episode 98: Greener by Default with Katie Cantrell 34:39

2M ago34:39

34:39

In the latest episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we chat with Kati Cantrell. Katie is a social entrepreneur passionate about creating a healthy, sustainable, and just food system. As the founder of the New Roots Institute, Katie spent a decade leading food policy workshops at universities, government agencies, and Fortune 500 corporations. …

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US health under Trump, gender justice, and child mortality 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

Gavin, Richard, and Jessamy reunite for another bonus episode, covering the first three months or so of health in the US under Trump. What do the appointments tell us about the administration's agenda? How can institutions stand up to cuts and intimidation? We also look at gender justice in global health as laid out by the excellent new Commission …

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Salvatore Piano on the global epidemiology of acute kidney injury in hospitalised patients with decompensated cirrhosis 19:05

2M ago19:05

19:05

How does acute kidney injury presentation and management differ globally for patients hospitalised with cirrhosis? We spoke to Salvatore Piano, corresponding author of the landmark International Club of Ascites GLOBAL AKI study, about new data on regional variations in severity, phenotype, treatment, and outcomes across 5 continents. Read the full …

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Episode 97: Curiosity, Transformation, and Tea: A Conversation with Michelle Pierce Hamilton 1:04:57

2M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Michelle Pierce Hamilton to chat about her experiences and explore how she keeps her curiosity thriving. Michelle is a Project Management Professional, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Canadian Tea Sommelier, yoga teacher, and podcaster. She holds a certification…

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Miles Witham on metformin to improve physical performance 18:04

2M ago18:04

18:04

Miles Witham discusses his trial on the use of metformin to improve physical performance in older adults with sarcopenia and prefrailty or frailty. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(25)00014-5/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_lanhl Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today…

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Sari Reisner on the benefits of gender-affirming hormone therapy on HIV clinical outcomes 21:28

2M ago21:28

21:28

Sari Reisner (University of Michigan School of Public Health, Boston, USA) on gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse people in the US and its effects on HIV acquisition risk and viral suppression. Read the article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(25)00004-9/fulltext?dgcid=buz…

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Bird flu on the rise 40:37

2M ago40:37

40:37

Following the discovery of H5N1 influenza of avian origin in a sheep in the UK this week, Gavin is joined by Dr. Abraar Karan of Stanford University to discuss the current state of bird flu in the US, its impact on public health, and the potential for human-to-human transmission. Dr. Karan analyses the ongoing outbreaks and infections in the US, th…

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Sexual assault, stigma, health, and society 44:50

3M ago44:50

44:50

Content warning: discussions of sexual assault, violence, and rape How does society handle sexual assault? What are the health implications for victims and for populations? Did the Pelicot case change attitudes and what can we do to address stigma? Gavin is joined by Professor Betsy Stanko OBE and Professor Katrin Hohl OBE, who together worked on t…

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Francis Couturaud on treatment of venous thromboembolism 28:30

3M ago28:30

28:30

Francis Couturaud joins Chloe Wilson of The Lancet to discuss the RENOVE trial, which looks at assessing the efficacy and safety of reduced-dose versus full-dose direct oral anticoagulants in patients in whom extended anticoagulation has been indicated.By The Lancet

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Lisa Noguchi and Nyaradzo Mgodi on HIV prophylactic dapivirine ring in breastfeeding women 23:02

3M ago23:02

23:02

Lisa Noghuchi of Jhpeigo (Johns Hopkins University) and Nyaradzo Mgodi (University of Zimbabwe) join Peter Hayward to discuss the MTN-043 study assessing safety and drug exposure of the dapivirine ring in breastfeeding women. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(24)00306-0?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podca…

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John Chia on the ASCOLT trial of adjuvant aspirin for colorectal cancer 13:29

3M ago13:29

13:29

John Chia discusses the results of the ASCOLT trial, which explored the effect of aspirin after completion of standard adjuvant therapy for patients with colorectal cancer. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253(24)00387-X/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_langas Continue this conversation…

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Episode 96: How Large-Scale Poultry Farming is Fuelling Avian Flu with Eleanor Boyle 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we sit down with Eleanor Boyle. She’s a long-time journalist and former college instructor, who has written many articles on ways to improve our diets and food systems. You can find her blog at eleanorboyle.com. Eleanor has written two books: 'High Steaks: Why and How to Eat Less Meat' and 'Mobiliz…

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Valery Feigin on the global burden of epilepsy 19:35

3M ago19:35

19:35

Valery Feigin speaks to Pierre Nauleau about the Global Burden of Disease study on epilepsy. Read the full article, Global, regional, and national burden of epilepsy, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, at https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(24)00302-5/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_i…

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Gambling and public health 33:18

3M ago33:18

33:18

Gavin is joined by Heather Wardle, Professor of Gambling Research and Policy at the University of Glasgow, and the lead commissioner on The Lancet Public Health’s Commission on Gambling, to discuss the rapid expansion of the global gambling industry and its profound public health implications. We chat online gambling, technological advancements, an…

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Episode 95: Translating nutrition research into action for cardiovascular health with Dr. Meaghan Kavanagh 56:01

4M ago56:01

56:01

Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Meaghan Kavanagh to chat about diet-disease relationships and translating nutrition knowledge into action for cardiovascular health. Meaghan is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto and the Clinical Nutrition and Ri…

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In conversation with... Carina King and Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman 29:50

4M ago29:50

29:50

Carina King and Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman outline the purpose and main findings of the new Lancet Global Health Commission on medical oxygen security and their hopes for its impact.By The Lancet

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Carina King and Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman on the Lancet Global Health Commission on medical oxygen security 29:50

4M ago29:50

29:50

Carina King and Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman outline the purpose and main findings of the new Lancet Global Health Commission on medical oxygen security and their hopes for its impact. Read the Commission: https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/medical-oxygen-security?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_langlooxygen25_langlo Continue this conversation on social! F…

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Harish Nair and Durga Kulkarni on the human metapneumovirus burden in older adults globally 23:50

4M ago23:50

23:50

Professor Harish Nair and Durga Kulkarni (University of Edinburgh) discuss their systematic review and meta-analysis on the global burden of human metapneumovirus-associated respiratory infections in older adults. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(24)00205-8/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_g…

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How Trump is affecting health around the world 38:44

4M ago38:44

38:44

Donald Trump has taken office in the US and immediately turned his attention to dismantling the US position as a world leader in global health. How will actions taken so far affect the health of people around the world? Gavin is joined by co-host Miriam Sabin, North American Executive Editor at The Lancet, and they speak to Dr. Gavin Yamey, lead au…

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How Trump is affecting health around the world 38:44

4M ago38:44

38:44

Donald Trump has taken office in the US and immediately turned his attention to dismantling the US position as a world leader in global health. How will actions taken so far affect the health of people around the world? Gavin is joined by co-host Miriam Sabin, North American Executive Editor at The Lancet, and they speak to Dr. Gavin Yamey, lead au…

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Dannii Yuen-Lan Yeung and Da Jiang on a the benefits of a volunteering intervention for lonely older adults 16:20

4M ago16:20

16:20

Prof. Dannii Yuen-Lan Yeung & Dr. Da Jiang discuss the benefits of a volunteering intervention in mitigating loneliness in older volunteers. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(24)00190-9/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_lanhl Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... …

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Sharon Lewin on requirements of a cell- and gene-based therapy product for HIV cure 23:55

4M ago23:55

23:55

Sharon Lewin (Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, Australia) joins Deputy Editor, Adrian Gonzalez to talk about the requirements and challenges to develop a product for HIV cure based on cell and gene therapies. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhiv/article/PIIS2352-3018(24)00277-7/fulltext?dgci…

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Episode 94: From Cancer Survivor to Wellness Advocate: A Patient’s Perspective from Dana Gudelis 46:48

4M ago46:48

46:48

Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dana Gudelis to chat about her cancer experience, and how it led to a transformative career change. Dana Gudelis is the founder of GÜDEhealth, a wellness platform focused on lifestyle medicine to help individuals achieve optimal health. Her passion for community wellness be…

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In conversation with... Shawn St Peter 16:01

4M ago16:01

16:01

This week, we discuss treatment approaches for uncomplicated appendicitis in children following the publication of a trial in our January 18th issue. Lead author Shawn St Peter, general paediatric surgeon and surgeon-in-chief at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, spoke with Callam Davidson about the motivation behind the study, key findings, a…

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Episode 93: Women's Health Insights for all Genders with Dr. Nitu Bajekal 57:58

4M ago57:58

57:58

Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nitu Bajekal, MD, to discuss women’s health—a health topic with insights that everyone can benefit from, regardless of gender. Dr. Bajekal is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in London with nearly 40 years of experience in women’s health. Specializing …

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Fact checking, misinformation, wildfires, and institutional memory 1:08:24

5M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Richard, Gavin, and Jessamy return to the studio for another freeform discussion kicking off with the responsibilities of science and scientific publishing in a time where fact checking and moderation are going out of fashion. We also cover climate change in the US with the recent wildfires, and the importance of retaining institutional memory foll…

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Hannes Hagström on screening for advanced liver fibrosis alongside retina scanning in people with type 2 diabetes 21:23

5M ago21:23

21:23

Hannes Hagström discusses a study investigating the feasibility of screening for advanced liver fibrosis alongside retina scanning in people with type 2 diabetes. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253(24)00313-3/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_langas Continue this conversation on social…

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In conversation with... Michael Heneka 21:35

5M ago21:35

21:35

Michael Heneka joins Chloe Wilson and Bea Gomez Perez-Nievas of The Lancet to discuss a therapeutics paper discussing the opportunities and challenges of passive anti-amyloid β immunotherapy in Alzheimer's disease.By The Lancet

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Power and allyship in the Global North and Global South 47:56

5M ago47:56

47:56

Where does power lie in global health? What are the historical and systemic barriers that perpetuate inequities, and what is the impact of political shifts towards nationalism? Catherine Kyobutungi and Madhukar Pai join Gavin to talk about their recent Comment published in The Lancet, "Shifting power in global health will require leadership by the …

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Antonia Clarke on dementia prevalence in Indigenous populations 18:06

6M ago18:06

18:06

Antonia Clarke (Monash University, Australia) joins Editor-in-Chief Philippa Harris to discuss her systematic review on dementia prevalence in Indigenous populations in countries with a very high Human Development Index. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup h…

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Health metrics, life expectancy, and obesity in the US 39:47

6M ago39:47

39:47

The last Lancet Voice of the year delves into the latest findings from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) from our recently released US Special Issue. Ali Mokdad and Emmanuela Gakidou join Miriam Sabin and Gavin Cleaver to explore the comprehensive analysis of the Global Burden of Disease, the alarming trends in obesity and life…

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In conversation with... Hasin Jahan 16:17

6M ago16:17

16:17

Hasin Jahan, Country Director of WaterAid Bangladesh, speaks to Lauren Southwell about water contamination in Bangladesh, how it affects the communities that live there, and how it is exacerbated by climate events.By The Lancet

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