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More than 1 billion women and children were exposed to violence worldwide in 2023.

On our first cover of 2026, a Comment highlights the urgent need for preventive measures to address this crucial public health priority and save lives.

Read this & more: spkl.io/63322Alsfi

Globally, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common chronic liver disease.

In @lancetgastrohep.bsky.social, a new Review summarises recent breakthroughs and potential future developments: spkl.io/63326Amv4o

In high-risk pregnancies, there is no reliable intervention to reduce term pre-eclampsia.

A recent study investigated the effect of screening for pre-eclampsia risk at 36 weeks' gestation and offering risk-stratified, planned, early-term birth: spkl.io/63321Amgn9

"The majority of medicines come directly from nature or are inspired from nature."

Finding new therapeutic compounds from marine organisms holds great potential but comes with a unique set of challenges. Sophie Cousins reports: spkl.io/63325AmKDS

Are you working with communities to tackle health challenges?

The Lancet-@elsfoundation.bsky.social Evidence to Impact Award supports teams turning evidence into action – especially in LMICs.

Apply now to help bridge science and real-world solutions: spkl.io/63321A9qiJ

Hyperemesis gravidarum describes a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

A Review summarises current literature on Hyperemesis gravidarum and future directions & research priorities: spkl.io/63327Alv9t

By 2050, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is projected to become the fifth leading underlying cause of death worldwide.

A new Seminar provides a simple approach to CKD diagnosis, staging, and management that can be applied in most clinical settings: spkl.io/63323AlsFF

What will be the most pressing health challenge of 2026?

A new Editorial discusses how conflict and armed violence are major determinants of global health, with far-reaching consequences that extend beyond battlefields: spkl.io/63326AlsFQ

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🗨️ “Vaccines have done more to improve public health than any other medical intervention.”

A Viewpoint focuses on cancer vaccines and the future of immunotherapy: spkl.io/63322AYP7k

👀 Among our most-read in 2025:

A study investigating the effectiveness of a preventive care strategy to reduce moderate or severe acute kidney injury after major surgery: spkl.io/63321AYEN1

What does it take to build a health system that works for everyone?

On January 21, join us for the launch of the Lancet Commission on a Citizen-Centred Health System for India.

Register now 👉 spkl.io/63325AlHSF

Among our most-read in 2025 ⤵️

The US Agency for International Development (#USAID) funding has had a crucial role in improving global health.

A study estimates that USAID programs have saved nearly 92 million lives over past 20 years: spkl.io/63324AYE2C