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Hiccups, scientifically known as singultus, are involuntary diaphragm contractions often triggered by eating or drinking.

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 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 ...

Hiccups occur when your diaphragm—the muscle that helps your lungs breathe—suddenly contracts. How to get rid of hiccups [VerywellHealth] Have you ever sat there, minding your own business, when ...

Don’t let hiccups sour your mood! Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon based in Savannah, Georgia, is sharing a hack that he says will stop hiccups fast. “Drip lemon juice or lime juice into the back of ...

Almost everybody, except a doctor, thinks he knows a sure cure for hiccups. And sometimes the home remedies work. Theodore L. Syvertson, of Pasadena, a 69-year-old retired building contractor, had ...

Most people think of hiccups as a minor annoyance. They normally last a few minutes and disappear as suddenly and mysteriously as they arrived. But some people experience chronic hiccups that last for ...

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 forth. <BR><BR>As a slave to the ...