The Lancet Regional Health Americas in conversation with

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

In this episode, our editor Taissa Vila talks to Dr. Alexandre Padilha, Brazil’s Minister of Health, Dr. Adriano Massuda, Executive Secretary of Health, and Dr. Mariângela Simão, Secretary for Health and Environmental Surveillance, about Brazil’s leadership at COP30 in Belém. 
They discuss the Ministry of Health's views on the intersection of climate change and health, the Belém Health Action Plan, climate adaptation, and how Brazil aims to turn global climate-health commitments into measurable action for the Latin American region.
Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(25)00286-8/fulltext

In this episode, our editor-in-chief Taissa Vila talks to Dr. Ernesto Bascolo (PAHO), Dr. Marcia Castro (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health), and Dr. Cristian Herrera (World Bank) about their Commission report on primary health care resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean. 
They discuss the goals, achievements, and next steps of the Commission, the regional context and the roles of the different stakeholders in building resilient healthcare systems that are equitable and accessible for all.
Click here to read the full Lancet Rregional Health Americas commission