{
  "id": 12095249,
  "title": "How to Avoid Hiccups",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/how-to-avoid-hiccups",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:32:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/how-to-avoid-hiccups/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm that can affect anyone. They may stem from eating hastily, consuming carbonated beverages, drinking alcohol, or sudden shifts in temperature or emotions. While hiccups often resolve independently, recurrent bouts can be uncomfortable and distracting. Preventing hiccups involves modifying eating, drinking, and breathing practices.",
  "summary": "Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm that can happen to anyone. They often occur after eating too quickly, drinking fizzy beverages, consuming alcohol or experiencing sudden changes in temperature or emotions. Although hiccups usually disappear on their own, frequent episodes can be uncomfortable and distracting. Learning how to avoid hiccups can help reduce [...] The…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}