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.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (The Conversation) – We all get hiccups from ...

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 ...

Newborn hiccups can come as a surprise for first time parents, but don’t panic. Hiccups in babies are normal and there is no need to stop them. In fact, experts suggest letting infant hiccups run ...

Most of us get the hiccups from time to time. While they can be annoying, they generally go away on their own before too long. But sometimes a stubborn case of the hiccups can go on for minutes or ...

It’s a universal truth that having the hiccups is annoying. Imagine getting a case of the hiccups before you have to lead a work meeting or when you’re on a date. Mortifying, right? Beyond that, some ...

Gently pressing on your eyeballs can stop hiccups by stimulating your vagus nerve. You can also stimulate the vagus nerve and stop hiccups by pulling on your tongue, sucking on a lemon, and swallowing ...

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 ...

(The Conversation) – We all get hiccups from time to time, and sometimes they just won’t seem to go away. Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm – the muscle separating your chest from ...