Hiccups are a frequent, sometimes funny, and occasionally annoying involuntary reflex that nearly everyone has experienced at some time. Although usually temporary, hiccups can be a warning sign of a ...

Hiccups are an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that causes your vocal cords to close quickly, creating the all-too-familiar “hic” sound. You’ve likely experienced them. And if you have, ...

A recently conducted study found that for some patients, chemotherapy-induced hiccups were worse than nausea and vomiting. Hiccups lasting for days, weeks or longer may be an underreported side effect ...