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Commentary: “Hot Tea and Risk of Esophageal Cancer”

March 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

On March 20, 2019, 6, 2018, “Drinking very hot tea almost doubles risk of cancer, new study says” ran on CNN:

“Many people start their day with a cup of tea. But those who drink it piping hot could be increasing their risk of esophageal cancer, according to a new study.”

“Researchers found that tea drinkers who liked their beverage to be warmer than 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) and consumed more than 700 ml of tea per day — about two large cups– had a 90% higher risk of esophageal cancer, when compared to those who drank less tea and at cooler temperatures.”

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Posted in: Newsmakers Tagged: commentary, esophageal cancer, GERD, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper

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