Experts Warn: Hot Drinks and Cancer Risk

Drinking very hot drinks, like tea or coffee, might be bad for your throat.

Super hot drinks can burn the inside of your food pipe, called the esophagus, like when you burn your tongue with hot pizza.

Over time, repeated burns can make it more likely to get a type of cancer.

It's not about how many cups you drink, but how hot they are.

If your drink is too hot, let it cool for a few minutes before you sip.

You should also take small sips instead of big gulps.

If you smoke or drink alcohol, you are already at higher risk, so be extra careful with hot drinks.

Watch out for throat pain or trouble swallowing, which could be warning signs.