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Cancer Specialist Warns: Piping Hot Food & Drinks Can Be Fatal

Love your tea or coffee piping hot? Experts warn that drinking beverages above 65°C may increase oesophageal cancer risk up to 8 times. Here’s why you should let it cool first. (Image: Pexels)

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Moneycontrol•16-02-2026, 10:13

Cancer Specialist Warns: Piping Hot Food & Drinks Can Be Fatal

•Dr Tarang Mishra, a cancer specialist, warns against consuming piping hot food and liquids due to serious health risks.
•WHO states that consuming beverages or foods above 65°C increases oesophageal cancer risk by up to eight times.
•Chronic irritation from hot food damages the inner lining of the mouth, throat, and food pipe, leading to cell mutation.
•The risk is higher for those who consume alcohol and tobacco, as heat injury makes the mucous lining vulnerable.
•Always allow hot food and drinks to cool; perform a sip test to ensure safety before consumption.

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