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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hiccups are noisy, annoying, and people try some pretty silly things to get rid of them. Spasms in the dome-shaped muscle at the bottom of your chest called the diaphragm are to blame for pesky bouts ...

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, ...

Hiccups, triggered by diaphragm spasms, are usually harmless and resolve quickly, often linked to eating habits or emotional states. Persistent hiccups, lasting over 48 hours, could indicate ...

Runners who have been plagued with painful side stitches during a workout should check their posture. The "Really?" column in the New York Times today checks out the claim that a side stitch occurs ...