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Main Takeaways
Very hot drinks are linked to an increased risk of one specific cancer: oesophageal cancer.
The risk comes from temperature, not the drink itself.Letting hot drinks cool is the simplest and most effective way to reduce this risk.
Even a short wait lowers the temperature enough to reduce potential damage to the oesophagus.You don’t need to stop drinking tea or coffee — just avoid consuming them when they’re extremely hot.
Why Hot Drinks Increase Cancer Risk
- Drinks served at very high temperatures can damage the cells lining the oesophagus.
- Repeated thermal injury may increase the likelihood of cancerous changes over time.
Practical Advice
- Wait a few minutes before drinking freshly boiled beverages.
- Aim for a comfortably warm temperature rather than “piping hot”.
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