Epidemiology is the study of how and why diseases affect different groups of people, and what the science increasingly shows is that preventing disease and preserving health are deeply connected. In this episode, we focus on endometrial cancer, a disease where many risk factors are within our control. We speak with Immaculata De Vivo, PhD, professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, about how lifestyle factors like movement, nutrition, stress management, and social connection can influence our biology and long-term health. We also explore the biological impact of chronic stress in cancers like endometrial cancer and discuss how listeners can feel more informed, empowered, and proactive during healthcare visits.

Credits
Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers
Show Notes: Lauren Summers
Guest: Immaculata De Vivo, PhD

<p>Epidemiology is the study of how and why diseases affect different groups of people, and what the science increasingly shows is that preventing disease and preserving health are deeply connected. In this episode, we focus on&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/uterine-cancer/understanding-endometrial-cancer-basics___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpkYWU2YTQ5ZDFjZjQ1ZGRjNTk4YzAxZGNhMmEwODMxZTo3OmRhNmQ6ODRkYWEzNDU0NDNmY2VmYTlhODJmNzMzMmYyOThkOGQ1MDEyN2JhZmQxY2U4NTgyZDY2MWIxYjEzYmZlZGJlMzpoOlQ6Rg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/uterine-cancer/understanding-endometrial-cancer-basics___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpkYWU2YTQ5ZDFjZjQ1ZGRjNTk4YzAxZGNhMmEwODMxZTo3OmRhNmQ6ODRkYWEzNDU0NDNmY2VmYTlhODJmNzMzMmYyOThkOGQ1MDEyN2JhZmQxY2U4NTgyZDY2MWIxYjEzYmZlZGJlMzpoOlQ6Rg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779382138939000&amp;usg=AOvVaw038UDoI4sPflbvntxqPuDB">endometrial cancer</a>, a disease where many risk factors are within our control. We speak with&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://hsph.harvard.edu/profile/immaculata-de-vivo/___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpkYWU2YTQ5ZDFjZjQ1ZGRjNTk4YzAxZGNhMmEwODMxZTo3OmEzNTg6ZTVlNmJkZjE0NzdiZTMzMjNlNTcyMmFjMzNlODBmMzM1YTk5NjhhYjUyYWYyMTI3OWNjNzJmZGIzNzcwYmI4ZDpoOlQ6Rg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://hsph.harvard.edu/profile/immaculata-de-vivo/___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpkYWU2YTQ5ZDFjZjQ1ZGRjNTk4YzAxZGNhMmEwODMxZTo3OmEzNTg6ZTVlNmJkZjE0NzdiZTMzMjNlNTcyMmFjMzNlODBmMzM1YTk5NjhhYjUyYWYyMTI3OWNjNzJmZGIzNzcwYmI4ZDpoOlQ6Rg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779382138939000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1XOB8U2RtcN71KS6OqrWTk">Immaculata De Vivo, PhD</a>, professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, about how lifestyle factors like movement, nutrition,&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-anxiety-depression___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpkYWU2YTQ5ZDFjZjQ1ZGRjNTk4YzAxZGNhMmEwODMxZTo3OjAwZTI6MGUxYjg5ZTBiYTQ1YzNlZjZmMGE0ZWEwMjAyZDg3Y2ZlYjg5Zjk0MjA1MjA4NWY3YjdmNTQ0NDA0MjM3ZThkZTpoOlQ6Rg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-anxiety-depression___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpkYWU2YTQ5ZDFjZjQ1ZGRjNTk4YzAxZGNhMmEwODMxZTo3OjAwZTI6MGUxYjg5ZTBiYTQ1YzNlZjZmMGE0ZWEwMjAyZDg3Y2ZlYjg5Zjk0MjA1MjA4NWY3YjdmNTQ0NDA0MjM3ZThkZTpoOlQ6Rg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779382138939000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3h7nBjAM1BbX4XTgnVBmPI">stress management</a>, and social connection can influence our biology and&nbsp;<a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-longer-life-secrets___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpkYWU2YTQ5ZDFjZjQ1ZGRjNTk4YzAxZGNhMmEwODMxZTo3OmUzMzI6ZmJiMGQxOTk1YjQyMTdjNGYwZGIzZmUzMWM0ZDkzOGFhYTIzYjY3MWI2OTAyMjJmMzNhZTM1NjAyMGYzYTdlODpoOlQ6Rg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-longer-life-secrets___.YzJ1OndlYm1kOmM6ZzpkYWU2YTQ5ZDFjZjQ1ZGRjNTk4YzAxZGNhMmEwODMxZTo3OmUzMzI6ZmJiMGQxOTk1YjQyMTdjNGYwZGIzZmUzMWM0ZDkzOGFhYTIzYjY3MWI2OTAyMjJmMzNhZTM1NjAyMGYzYTdlODpoOlQ6Rg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779382138939000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3eECFt9AeYfcuH_sEXRAWe">long-term health</a>. We also explore the biological impact of chronic stress in cancers like endometrial cancer and discuss how listeners can feel more informed, empowered, and proactive during healthcare visits.</p>
<p>Credits</p>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM</li>
<li aria-level="1">Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Show Notes: Lauren Summers</li>
<li aria-level="1">Guest: Immaculata De Vivo, PhD</li>
</ul>

WebMD Chief Physician Editor Neha Pathak, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explore fascinating stories to find the unexpected things that help us understand our health.