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.

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 ...

(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 ...

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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 or singultus are caused due to in-volunteer contraction of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle in your body that separates the area of your chest from your abdomen and regulates your ...

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, 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 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 ...

New parents often find themselves puzzled by their newborn’s frequent hiccups. Those tiny, rhythmic spasms can seem alarming at first, especially when they occur multiple times a day. But are hiccups ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...