A muscular tube that carries food and drink to the stomach is at risk. Esophageal cancer cases and deaths are a significant concern, with hundreds of thousands reported globally. Research on beverage temperature has yielded notable results. Consuming very hot drinks may be linked to a higher risk of a specific type of cancer.

Further details on this association are available, including the findings of a large study. The study's results indicate a connection between hot beverage consumption and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

The study's findings have been published, providing more information on this potential health risk.