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Hot Drinks Linked to Higher Esophageal Cancer Risk

8/20/2025

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A National Cancer Institute study links very hot drinks, such as coffee and tea, to a higher risk of esophageal cancer.
Drinking eight or more cups daily nearly increases the risk sixfold; four to six cups raises it by 3.7 times.
Experts advise lowering drink temperatures to reduce risks, as chronic heat can damage the esophagus.
Symptoms include difficulty swallowing and unintended weight loss, which worsen as the disease advances.

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Story summary

A National Cancer Institute study links very hot drinks, such as coffee and tea, to a higher risk of esophageal cancer.
Drinking eight or more cups daily nearly increases the risk sixfold; four to six cups raises it by 3.7 times.
Experts advise lowering drink temperatures to reduce risks, as chronic heat can damage the esophagus.
Symptoms include difficulty swallowing and unintended weight loss, which worsen as the disease advances.