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The Lancet The Lancet Group is a collection of 24 medical & health journals united by a shared vision – publishing the best science for better lives,

The Lancet began as an independent, weekly general medical journal founded in 1823 by Thomas Wakley. Since its first issue, the journal has addressed urgent medical and health-related topics, initiated debate, and influenced decision-makers around the world. In 2023, we celebrated The Lancet’s 200th year and its evolution into a Group of 24 journals spanning a wide range of fields and world region

s. After two centuries, The Lancet Group retains, at its core, the belief that medicine must serve society, that knowledge must transform society, and that the best science must lead to better lives. To find out more about, visit www.thelancet.com. The Lancet is a trade mark of RELX Intellectual Properties SA, used under license.

On the cover, ahead of World Refugee Day, a new Editorial: 'Migration: a reality, not an emergency'Read this & more in o...
19/06/2026

On the cover, ahead of World Refugee Day, a new Editorial: 'Migration: a reality, not an emergency'

Read this & more in our latest issue ▶️ http://spkl.io/61877E3e1

19/06/2026

Join Cuilin Zhang at The Lancet Summit for an important discussion on the latest research in women’s health and diabetes across the lifespan and across generations.

Submit your abstract by 3 July to present a talk or poster as part of an exceptional programme exploring lessons learned in diabetes prevention and care.

Access the submission link in the comments 👇

📅 Nov 30–Dec 2, 2026
📍 Sitges, Spain

Cannabis legalisation associated with increase in cannabis use disorder and cannabis potency, a new Review highlights i...
18/06/2026

Cannabis legalisation associated with increase in cannabis use disorder and cannabis potency, a new Review highlights in The Lancet Psychiatry.

Non-medical cannabis use by adults is banned in many countries but has been decriminalised in large parts of the Americas, Europe, and Australia.

Find out more ➡️ http://spkl.io/61807E6Qa

👇 Figure: International cannabis policies in 2025. (A) Non-medical cannabis policies. (B) Medical cannabis policies.

📢 Join us next week for our Lancet Webinar! We're excited to invite you to join Sarah Aleyan, Chief Editor, and Esraa Al...
18/06/2026

📢 Join us next week for our Lancet Webinar!

We're excited to invite you to join Sarah Aleyan, Chief Editor, and Esraa Aly, Senior Editor, for a webinar exploring The Lancet Regional Health – Eastern Mediterranean.

In this webinar, we'll cover:
🔹 The journal's aims and scope
🔹 What our editors look for in a research paper
🔹 Best practices for preparing your manuscript
🔹 Live Q&A to answer your questions

Whether you're an existing author or are thinking of submitting to The Lancet Group for the first time, this is a great opportunity to engage directly with our editors.

➡️ Register now: https://hubs.li/Q04gN82B0

Type 1 diabetes was once thought to be exclusively a childhood-onset disease, but recent evidence shows that more than h...
17/06/2026

Type 1 diabetes was once thought to be exclusively a childhood-onset disease, but recent evidence shows that more than half of all diagnoses of type 1 diabetes occur in adulthood.

A recent research letter aims to address the current gaps in knowledge, and discusses systematic screening for early-stage type 1 diabetes after childhood ▶️ http://spkl.io/61837DYwc

👇 Figure: Islet autoantibody assessment.

16/06/2026

The brain is complicated 🧠

And managing decline can be a focus, rather than changing outcomes.

The Lancet’s neurology issue shows how the field has—and is—moving forward. Senior Editor, Dr Chloe Wilson, explains the aims of our issue & spotlights standout content. Read now: http://spkl.io/61827Bkum

Are we on the path to cervical cancer elimination?High-income countries could eliminate cervical cancer by 2048, but wit...
15/06/2026

Are we on the path to cervical cancer elimination?

High-income countries could eliminate cervical cancer by 2048, but without expanded efforts, many women in other regions will still face high risks, finds new study. Explore the research ▶️ http://spkl.io/61877DXQz

👇 Figure: Projected population-level impact of different human papillomavirus (known as HPV) vaccination and screening strategies on cervical cancer incidence (A) and inequalities (B) between HICs and LMICs over time.

Some stories are best told through a lens 📷At a time when misinformation and AI images distort reality, authentic photog...
15/06/2026

Some stories are best told through a lens 📷

At a time when misinformation and AI images distort reality, authentic photographs can provoke contemplation, bring understanding and connection, and illuminate truths.

The Lancet's annual Highlights photography competition is now open for submissions. We invite original photographs that capture the realities of health—from clinical care and community action to resilience, compassion, and hope.

Deadline: Nov 10, 2026

Find out more ➡️ http://spkl.io/618278eTe

Depression affects approximately a quarter of a billion people globally and poses an immense global burden.A new Seminar...
14/06/2026

Depression affects approximately a quarter of a billion people globally and poses an immense global burden.

A new Seminar discusses the causes, diagnosis, management and treatment options, reinforcing the need for a variety of medications and therapies: http://spkl.io/618278Cgs

👇 Figure: Lifestyle modifications.

📢 We're now inviting submissions for our annual essay competition, the .This year, we’re interested in the early years ...
13/06/2026

📢 We're now inviting submissions for our annual essay competition, the .

This year, we’re interested in the early years of a health professional’s career.

What challenges did you face? What—and who—helped you to overcome them? How did you acquire not only
knowledge, but wisdom?

Find out more and enter today:
http://spkl.io/618978er7

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