Very hot drinks raise oesophageal cancer risk, study finds
5 sourcesUpdated Sep 9, 2026
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My tea drinking habits might need changing after hearing this. Seems like a small adjustment worth making.
I always let my coffee sit for a few minutes now. No sense risking throat cancer over a hotter sip.
