India, March 7 -- Did you know that not all fats are the same? While most of us focus on losing weight to stay healthy, research suggests that where your body stores fat and in what proportion can have a major impact on overall health. It turns out that shedding kilos isn't the only thing that matters, understanding how fat is distributed in your body is just as important. (Also read: Woman who lost 54 kg reveals mistakes she made on her PCOS weight loss journey: 'I went 100% gluten and dairy-free' )

A study published in BMC Medicine by researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, along with international collaborators, revealed surprising insights into visceral fat, the fat that surrounds internal organs. The study found tha...