Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and plays a key role in breathing. These contractions cause the vocal cords to close ...

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There's nothing quite as frustrating as having hiccups, and it can feel helpless trying to get rid of them. There are various ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: I like your tips in the Richmond (Virginia) Times-Dispatch. I have to offer my tip to stop hiccups instantly. To stop hiccups, hold about 20 milliliters water in your mouth and at the ...