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Sorry, But Your Go-To Drink Might Be Putting You At Risk Of Cancer

Time to switch it up? - by Alex Pierotti
  • 21 Mar 2019
Sorry, But Your Go-To Drink Might Be Putting You At Risk Of Cancer
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Before settling into your hot cuppa this morning, you may want to read this: drinking very hot tea almost doubles your risk of cancer, according to new research. 

Findings published in the International Journal of Cancerr suggest that drinking tea above 60 degrees celsius increases the risk of oesophageal cancer by 90 per cent compared to those who drank at cooler temperatures.

The research included more than 50,000 participants. 

"Many people enjoy drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages. However, according to our report, drinking very hot tea can increase the risk of oesophageal cancer, and it is therefore advisable to wait until hot beverages cool down before drinking," said lead study author, Dr. Farhad Islami.

Volunteers, aged between 40 and 75, were monitored for an average of 10 years. Researchers noted there were 317 new cases of oesophageal cancer during that period.

Scientists suggest that this might be down to trauma experienced in the oesophagus leading to cell changes.

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Alex Pierotti is the Digital Content Editor for Men's Health Australia, with experience reporting on health, fitness and sport. With a Journalism degree from UNSW under his belt, he got his start working in TV, working on the live broadcast of the Intrust Super Shute Shield on 7TWO before making the switch to print and digital at Pacific Magazines.

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