Hiccups: Harmless reflex or a hidden warning sign your body needs attention |
Hiccups are one of those odd bodily reflexes that everyone experiences but few truly understand. They can arrive out of nowhere, after a fizzy drink, a hearty meal, or even a burst of laughter, and just as suddenly disappear. Scientifically known as singultus, hiccups occur when the diaphragm, the muscle that helps us breathe, contracts…