New findings presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul, Turkey (May 12-15) highlight clear differences in how obesity affects men and women. The research shows that risks related to heart health, metabolism, and inflammation do not develop in the same way across sexes. These insights could help doctors design more personalized treatment strategies.

A research team from Dokuz Eylul University in Turkey found that men with obesity are more likely to accumulate abdominal (visceral) fat. This type of fat surrounds internal organs and is strongly linked to serious heart and metabolic conditions. Men in the study also showed higher levels of liver enzymes, which may signal liver damage.…