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Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Drinking very hot drinks can be bad for your health. Experts say that hot liquids can hurt your food pipe. The food pipe is the tube that takes food and drink to your stomach. If the hot drink burns the food pipe, it can cause problems.
One problem is that it may increase the risk of cancer. Cancer is a serious illness. It is important to let your drinks cool down before you drink them. This way, you can protect your food pipe and stay healthy.
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