Why men and women gain weight in different areas of the body

Why is it that men and women put on those extra kilos in different areas of the body? The answer may not be far away as researchers are close to revealing vital sex differences in men and women concerning fat storage.

The research has indicated that fat is genetically different in men and women.

"Given the difference in gene expression profiles, a female fat tissue won't behave anything like a male fat tissue and vice versa," said Deborah Clegg, of the UT Southwestern Medical Center.

"The notion that fat cells between males and females are alike is inconsistent with our findings," he said.

Mice store their fat similar to humans in a sexually dimorphic pattern. Just like human males, male mice store their fat in the belly and midsection area while females store fat in their hips, thighs and buttocks...