In this episode, our editor Taissa Vila talks to Dr. Richard Nahin (NIH) and Dr. Anna Zajacova (University of Western Ontario) about their pioneering report on the incidence of chronic diseases and conditions in US adults. The conversation highlights the value of focusing on new cases of noncommunicable diseases rather than just mortality, discusses the role of social and behavioral interventions, examines the impact of ageing on chronic conditions, and considers key questions for future research in public health and epidemiology.

How can doctors and scientists stay humble, and make better decisions, in the age of artificial intelligence? Join leading experts as we explore epistemic humility, bias, and trust in medicine, healthcare innovation, and AI. Discover practical strategies for critical thinking, communicating uncertainty, and building resilient teams in a rapidly changing world.

Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(25)00326-6/fulltext

In this episode, our Editor-in-Chief Taissa Vila talks to Gustavo Monnerat, Orison Woolcott, Maria Dario, and Evgenia Koutsouki for a special year-end roundtable. Together, the editorial team reflects on standout research published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas in 2025, scientific innovation, regional health priorities, and the journal's mission. Looking ahead, they share their insights on the hottest health topics for 2026, and what they expect to see more in the upcoming pipeline!

Click here to read the full articles:

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(25)00250-9/fulltext;

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(25)00052-3/fulltext;

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(25)00193-0/fulltext;

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(25)00243-1/fulltext;

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(25)00202-9/fulltext