Understanding Gender Differences in Obesity Responses

Just now November 9, 2026 1 min read 📰 Medical Xpress

📋 Key Takeaway

Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered that immune cell populations in fat tissue respond differently to obesity in males and females, which may influence obesity-related inflammation and metabolic changes. This research highlights the biological differences in obesity responses between genders. Understanding these differences could inform health policies in Iran, where obesity is a growing concern.

University of California, Riverside, scientists have an explanation for why males and females respond differently to obesity. They report in PNAS Nexus that certain immune cell populations in fat tissue may protect against obesity-related inflammation while others may contribute to harmful metabolic changes. They found these immune cells, called eosinophils and traditionally associated with asthma and allergies, behave differently in males and females.