Hiccups, also known as myoclonus jerks of the diaphragm, can be frustrating because there is not a one-size-fits-all solution ...

The truth is, any one of these cures might work. Though we know what happens to the body during a bout of hiccups, tracking specific causes and cures remains a challenge for doctors. Some cases ...

We take a look at whether any actually work, and why we get the hiccups in the first place. Image caption, That face while you're holding your breath... one most of us have had at some point First ...

He acknowledged some of the more popular "folk remedies," such as scaring someone out of a hiccup jag. "Scaring might work. It could be that when you're scared, you're holding your breath and the ...

Although some people will swear that these techniques work, researchers are still unsure why. It may be that hiccups are caused by low levels of CO₂, so raising this will inhibit the hiccups ...