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"The habit of consuming hot drink or food above 70oC increases the risk of Oesophagus cancer (passage from the mouth to the stomach)" says Oliver Childs, cancer research, UK OSCC (Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma) kills more than 500,000 people around the world and is predominantly in Asia and this is closely link to the fact that Asian people like to serve their drink or food hot. Temperature above 70oC will damage the lining of the throat (oesophageal).
Smoking and high consumption of alcohol is a predominant factor to develop cancer in the West. The survey shows that in the northern part of Iran (Golestan) where most of the locals do not consume alcohol or smoke has the highest percentage of suffering OSCC cancer. It is revealed that they like to sip hot tea and it is almost a ceremonial for them. Averagely they consume one liter a day.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 June 2009 )
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Normal human temperature fluctuates thru out the day. Generally lowest in the morning and highest thru out the evening. As we grow older, the body heat decrease, babies tend to have warmer body heat.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 May 2009 )
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Infrared thermometers capture the invisible infrared energy naturally emitted from all objects (including human skin) warmer than the absolute zero (0 degree Kelvin). Infrared wavelength extends from 0.7microns to about 14microns.

IRtek Infrared Thermometer such as model IR36, IR40, etc. is safe to be used in human skin and are not dangerous. In fact, the instruments do not transmit any form of energy. It is a receiver similiar to light intensity sensor or lux meter or the ear thermometer, but they are non-contact.

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