Talk about a bad hiccup attack. In a recent case report, doctors describe an elderly man who endured years of incurable hiccups ultimately caused by an allergic condition. Doctors in Lebanon detailed ...

Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and plays a key role in breathing. These contractions cause the vocal cords to close ...

Carbonation, irritation of the stomach, and overconsumption can all contribute to hiccups after drinking alcohol. Sipping cold water or practicing breathing techniques may help. Hiccups are ...