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Eating chili peppers may raise the risk of one deadly cancer

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily·July 14, 2026

A major review found that people who consumed the most chili peppers had a substantially higher risk of esophageal cancer, though the evidence was less clear for stomach and colorectal cancers. Researchers emphasize that the findings show an association, not proof of cause and effect, and that more research is needed to determine whether moderate consumption carries similar risks.

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