fat cells in the intra-abdominal tissue express genes indicating more active communication with immune system cells within the tissue and are involved in pro-inflammatory processes. In contrast, in subcutaneous fat, fat cells communicate more with each other and participate in anti-inflammatory processes.
Scitechdaily tends to the sensational, but so far as I know, the science is real. Given the interest in visceral fat, people here may be interested to learn that it seems to be involved in pro-inflammatory processes.