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 ...

If your child is experiencing hiccups, try getting them to hold their breath for ten seconds. But eating a teaspoon of sugar or gently pulling on your child's tongue may work better for young kids.

Emma Beckett receives funding from the AMP Foundation and the NHMRC. This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an ...

SAN ANTONIO – Twin sisters Avery and Paige Squires have had hiccups more often in their six years than many people do in a lifetime. And, it’s no fun. “These little kids were getting hiccups every ...

Hiccups happen when your diaphragm contracts involuntarily. Your diaphragm is the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen. It’s also important for breathing. When the diaphragm contracts ...

Hiccups are caused by spasms in your diaphragm, the large muscle just below your lungs. Some people have chronic hiccups that last for days, weeks, or years. Hiccups happen when your diaphragm ...

Hiccups, though quite common, are rather mysterious to scientists. They can be caused by anything from stress to changes in temperature to smoking cigarettes. Humans aren't the only ones to get ...

Hiccups that don't go away after 48 hours can persist but after a month, they're called intractable. Also called intractable sigultus, the word means "gasp" or "sob" in Latin. And if your hiccups ...

Eating spicy or acidic foods, drinking carbonated or alcoholic drinks, eating too much in one sitting, or eating too fast can all contribute to hiccups after eating. Everyone will experience hiccups ...

Hiccups are repeated spasms of the diaphragm - a muscle in our chest that helps with breathing - with the "hic" sound coming from the vocal cords closing at the same time. They're usually temporary, ...

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 ...