Subcutaneous fat emerges as a protector of females’ brains (VIDEO)

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

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Watch a video of where males and female mice gain weight on a high-fat diet. While at some point females can have the same amount of visceral fat as males, there is still less inflammation.

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Alexis Stranahan, Medical College of Georgia

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