Drinking Hot Beverages Linked to Cancer

Next time you fix yourself a hot tea or coffee, letting it cool off a bit could help you avoid cancer, according to a new study by the U.N. cancer research agency. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, said on Wednesday that there is evidence that drinks consumed at temperatures above 65 Celsius can cause esophageal cancer. The conclusion comes from analyzing studies from Iran, China and South America where tea and coffee are...

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