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Hot Coffee Linked to Increased Oesophageal Cancer Risk, Study Suggests

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New research suggests that drinking very hot coffee may be associated with a higher risk of developing oesophageal cancer. The findings, reported by The Economist in September 2026, point to heat — rather than coffee itself — as the likely contributing factor. Scientists believe repeated thermal injury to the lining of the oesophagus may trigger cancerous changes over time. The research adds to a growing body of evidence connecting the consumption of scalding hot beverages to oesophageal cancer risk.

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