One prominent theory suggests hiccups are a vestige of early vertebrate evolution, from a time when animals were transitioning from water to land. These early creatures often had both gills and ...

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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 ...

It’s certainly not blatant culinary cancel culture. It’s a seemingly harmless recommendation. But it is a bit worrisome. Let’s call it “Burger Bias.” The well-meaning people who bring you regular ...

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Jim Mead was fishing 30 years ago on Seneca Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes of central New York, when he experienced what he believes was the phenomenon that has confounded the region for ...

A neuroscientist shares a cool new tool that helps 92% of people fix their hiccups almost instantly, sparking discussion about the discovery. In a video with over 519,000 views, TikToker and ...

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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 ...

Talk about a bad hiccup attack. In a recent case report, doctors describe an elderly man who endured years of incurable hiccups ultimately caused by an allergic condition. Doctors in Lebanon detailed ...

"Nicotine hiccups" sound made up. But experts say they're a real phenomenon. Recent data on drug side effects found that nicotine was associated with the hiccups, according to a 2021 study looking at ...