Hiccups are one of the most common things that happen to children and adults alike. Most of the time, it goes away on its own. However, sometimes, it stays for long, especially for kids. We can all ...

Discover the science behind hiccups, their causes, remedies, and when to seek medical attention for persistent symptoms.

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 can be embarrassing. They can occur unpredictably, for mysterious reasons. An involuntary spasm of the dia-phragm causes a sudden intake of air into the lungs. When this happens, the diaphragm ...

Everyone has had hiccups at one time in their life. Even if you think you've managed to dodge this strange physical phenomenon, babies in the womb can actually get hiccups, so you may have had them ...

Sierra Pisenti used to get loud hiccups for hours. They disrupted her day, embarrassed her and sounded a bit like burps. The 27-year-old mom tried gulping water, eating a spoonful of sugar and ...

Hiccups are generally considered a minor annoyance. Almost everyone has experienced this involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. As air rushes in, the glottis in the voice box is pulled closed and creates ...

A product that promises to “instantly relieve hiccups” will soon be featured on “Shark Tank” as a Texas doctor pitches the device he invented to investors. HiccAway was created by doctor Ali Seifi, an ...

“Shark Tank” will feature HiccAway on Friday, Jan. 21. The show airs on ABC at 7 p.m. CT. HiccAway/Screengrab A product that promises to “instantly relieve hiccups” will soon be featured on “Shark ...

Anything that upsets or aggravates your digestive or respiratory tracts can induce hiccups. There are almost as many remedies as causes. By Kate Murphy Maybe it was because when the waiter asked, ...