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

Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
BBC News Tuesday 08 September 2026, 23:30 UTC 1 min read
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Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.

Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
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