Hiccups are one of the most common things that happen to children and adults alike. Most of the time, it goes away on its own. However, sometimes, it stays for long, especially for kids. We can all ...

Emma Beckett receives funding from the AMP Foundation and the NHMRC. This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an ...

Hiccups are annoying. The involuntary spasms of the diaphragm not only affect adults, but kids also get them — and even babies in utero can be felt hiccuping. There are many causes, including eating ...

Hiccups happen when your diaphragm contracts involuntarily. Your diaphragm is the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen. It’s also important for breathing. When the diaphragm contracts ...

Hiccups can be a typical part of development in babies. Burping them or providing a pacifier may help. But if they have certain other symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, it may be cause for ...

Newborn hiccups are normal – in fact, hiccups are common in babies under a year old. Hiccups are usually harmless and don't bother babies. "My daughter hiccuped almost daily in the womb and almost ...