New research says that “very hot” and “hot” drinks may increase your risk of developing a certain kind of esophageal cancer
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Drinking very hot beverages may triple the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, a study of 977,000 people found
The risk is linked to drink temperature, not the type of beverage, with “very hot” defined as approximately 149 degrees
Thermal injury from hot drinks may cause chronic inflammation, increasing cancer risk alongside factors like smoking and alcohol use
Hot beverages may increase your risk of developing a certain type of cancer, new research says.
People who preferred their tea or coffee “very…
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