Carbonation, irritation of the stomach, and overconsumption can all contribute to hiccups after drinking alcohol. Sipping cold water or practicing breathing techniques may help. Hiccups are ...

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Xiaocen Zhang, MD, is double-board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. She is a gastroenterologist at the Tufts Medical Center and an assistant professor at the Tufts University ...

Well, not always. But when it comes to hiccupping — that involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that make it seem like we're gasping for air — they are. That's right, dogs can get hiccups too. The trouble ...

Hiccups, scientifically known as singultus, are involuntary diaphragm contractions often triggered by eating or drinking. While usually brief, persistent hiccups lasting over 48 hours can signal ...