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Very hot tea and coffee can triple the risk of a type of deadly disease

Notícias de Coimbra11 September 2026 at 13:09

A recent study indicates that consuming tea or coffee at very high temperatures can triple the risk of developing a type of deadly disease. The research warns about the dangers associated with the habit of drinking these beverages while still steaming.

Specialists recommend waiting a few minutes before consuming very hot tea or coffee. This simple precaution can help significantly reduce the risk of health complications associated with consuming beverages at excessive temperatures.

The article suggests that this discovery may have important implications for public health, especially in cultures where the consumption of hot beverages is a common and traditional practice.

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