tonight I had a case of the Hiccups, which lasted for over 20 minutes. I asked #cooking (on irc.arstechnica.com) what to do, and the suggestion of "wasabi" was put ...

Everyone gets the hiccups. The unmistakable, sudden muscle movements and distinct "hic" sound are an all too common occurrence, especially while eating or drinking. While hiccups are usually brief and ...

Hiccups, scientifically known as singultus, are involuntary diaphragm contractions often triggered by eating or drinking. While usually brief, persistent hiccups lasting over 48 hours can signal ...