This one generates more pressure than a typical straw when you sip from it, which causes the diaphragm to lower. At the same ...

Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle, which force air to be sucked into the lungs, according to the ...

Why do we get hiccups? Know the causes, triggers, and when to see a doctor. Expert insights from Dr. Surakshith T.K, Fortis ...

Usually, hiccups lasts only a few minutes. See a doctor if they last more than 48 hours or if they cause problems with eating, sleeping or breathing. TheHealthSite.com ...

How hiccups could be linked to a stroke If someone has suffered a stroke, it’s possible that disruptions to the neurotransmitter pathways in the central nervous system could lead to hiccups.

Intractable hiccups usually have underlying causes. In one patient, for example, hiccups were traced to arthritis in the sternoclavicular joint (the joint connecting the collar bone to the breast ...

It's possible hiccups are a rare symptom of COVID-19, but there hasn't been enough research to say for sure, according to medical experts. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Case in point- hiccups. According to a recent case study which has alarmed the medical community, having persistent hiccups may be yet another sign of COVID-19 the public needs to be warned about.