Discussion of the US election, and of the importance of underlying social determinants of health for the US health policy environment.

Ophira Ginsburg discusses her Series about women's cancers, summarising what the needs are, disparities between regions, and this topic as an unmet global health issue.

Topher Spiro, Vice President for Health Policy from the Center for American Progress, discusses how they believe the US election will affect future health care policy.

Paul Aveyard discusses a new trial regarding a primary care intervention to help obese patients lose weight.

Oyinlola Oyebode discusses the health problems of people living in slums, possible interventions, and the value in additional research needed for this neglected field.

Lord Nigel Crisp discusses a new vision for improving health in the UK.

Linda Richter from the University of the Witwatersrand discusses the importance of investing in early childhood development.

Matthias Eikermann discusses a trial to improve mobility for patients within the surgical ICU environment

Stephen Lim from the University of Washington discusses analysis of the Sustainable Development Goals, using data from the Global Burden of Diseases Programme.

Series co-leader Oona Campbell discusses progress and ongoing priorities for maternal health with Richard Lane