There is no conclusive evidence that drinking coffee causes cancer, the World Health Organization’s cancer agency will say in a reverse of its previous warning, but it will also say all “very hot” drinks are probably carcinogenic.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) had previously rated coffee as “possibly carcinogenic” but has changed its mind.
On Wednesday it will say its latest review found “no conclusive evidence for a carcinogenic effect” of coffee drinking and will point to some studies showing coffee may actually reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer.
