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 ...

You know that moment when your diaphragm decides to throw a tantrum right in the middle of an important meeting, a romantic dinner, or literally any time you need to appear like a normal functioning ...

Everyone at one time or another has wanted to know how to get rid of hiccups. Hiccups, also known as myoclonus jerks of the diaphragm, can be frustrating because there is not a one-size-fits-all ...

A neurointensivist has invented a $14 straw that may cure hiccups, nine times out of 10. He thinks it works by "fooling the brain," to reset the diaphragm. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Hiccups, scientifically known as singultus, are involuntary diaphragm contractions often triggered by eating or drinking.

We've all been there: After laughing hysterically with friends, drinking something carbonated too quickly, or completing a rigorous workout, we get the hiccups. No matter the circumstance, the hiccups ...