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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

From standing on your head and pressing on your eyeballs to breathing through a paper bag and chewing on a lemon, people will do just about anything to get rid of hiccups. The sudden, involuntary ...

Everyone gets the hiccups. The unmistakable, sudden muscle movements and distinct "hic" sound are an all too common occurrence, especially while eating or drinking. While hiccups are usually brief and ...

Get those gloves ready because this hiccup hack requires a real hands-on approach. Pinkie promise — it works. A 1990 case study tells the seemingly bizarre story of a 60-year-old man coming into the ...

Although hiccups typically resolve on their own, people may try a variety of ways to help get rid of hiccups fast. These include breathing techniques, gargling or sipping water, and more. The medical ...

Ever drift off to sleep and suddenly feel like you're falling, forcing you to wake with a start? Some people say they are startled alert by a loud snapping noise or a blinding light coming from inside ...