Hiccups are involuntary contractions (quick tightening and loosening you can't control) of your diaphragm. Your diaphragm is a thin muscle below your lungs. It helps you breathe in and out. It lowers ...

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 ...