Will French Fries Cause Heart Problems?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) begins to affect the heart at even when emphysema symptoms are not yet present, a new study has found. Researchers found that there was a linear relationship between lung problems and heart problems. They say it is most likely caused by a lack of blood entering the heart due to vascular problems in the lungs.
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