Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
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"More research is now needed to identify the exact drink temperatures linked to this increased risk."
— Dr Keren Papier , Academic
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Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
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