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BBC Health Cancer 09 September 2026

Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk

A study found people who had their drinks "very hot" had around a three times higher risk of the cancer than "warm" tea or coffee drinkers.

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A study found people who had their drinks "very hot" had around a three times higher risk of the cancer than "warm" tea or coffee drinkers.

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