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 essentially involuntary contractions (or spasms) of the diaphragm, the muscle that aids us in breathing. Each contraction comes with a sudden closing of the vocal cords, creating that ...

Hiccups that just won't quit are almost as annoying as being stuck in traffic for hours...with a crying baby...and no air conditioning. We may be exaggerating here, but this mysterious bodily function ...

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.

DEAR DOCTOR K: I regularly get hiccups. Sometimes they last a long time. Is this cause for concern? DEAR READER: As annoying as hiccups may be, they rarely signal a serious underlying problem. Hiccups ...

Seeing your newborn hiccup can feel worrying at first, especially if it happens right after a feed. Those little “hic” sounds come from the diaphragm muscle suddenly tightening, which pushes air out ...