Hiccups, a common involuntary reflex, are usually temporary and harmless. They arise from diaphragm contractions and can be triggered by eating habits, temperature changes, or emotional stress.

There appears to finally be a cure for hiccups — and yes, there is a purchase required. In an interview with The Atlantic, University of Texas at San Antonio professor and hiccup expert Ali ...

Researchers Think They Have Discovered Why Humans Hiccup The study, which looked at brain activity among newborns, suggests the body function helps in early development to regulate breathing ...

The mysterious hiccup Just about everybody hiccups, at least now and then. Even fetuses and animals hiccup. Usually it's a nuisance, an embarrassment, but little more.

Plus, how to get rid of them, stat. What causes hiccups after eating? Post-meal hiccup triggers vary from person to person, but the most common include: 1. Eating too quickly ...