We’ve all been there at some point: stricken with hiccups at the worst time. In most cases, waiting a few minutes or trying a home remedy may do the trick. But what exactly causes them? Science has ...

Hiccups, those sudden diaphragm spasms, are usually harmless and brief, often triggered by eating or stress. However, ...

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You know that moment when your diaphragm decides to throw a tantrum right in the middle of an important meeting, a romantic dinner, or literally any time you need to appear like a normal functioning ...

From standing on your head and pressing on your eyeballs to breathing through a paper bag and chewing on a lemon, people will do just about anything to get rid of hiccups. The sudden, involuntary ...

A neurointensivist has invented a $14 straw that may cure hiccups, nine times out of 10. He thinks it works by "fooling the brain," to reset the diaphragm. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Hiccups, those sudden diaphragm contractions, are usually harmless but can disrupt daily life. Spicy foods, carbonated drinks, and overeating are common triggers. Simple remedies like peanut butter, ...

Very few of us haven't experienced those strange sounds known as hiccups that sometimes escape our mouths without warning. It's an occurrence we frequently find funny when it happens to others, but it ...