A common home remedy for hiccups involves swallowing granulated sugar, dry bread or ice. The "why" here has to do with how the sugar affects the vagus nerve, which connects the brain and the stomach.

And what are hiccups a sign of? Most of us will get the dreaded ‘hic hic’ at some point, usually followed by a well-intentioned onlooker suggesting a home remedy. We take a look at whether any ...

Hiccups seem to be shrouded in myth and mystery ... We explore the reasons and remedies for this common condition - such as holding your breath through to more extreme techniques.

Most cases of hiccups should resolve on their own. But, if you just can’t wait there are a few popular home remedies worth a try. Most home remedies are based on a few mechanisms. In the first ...

Not all hiccups can be stopped with home remedies. "Intractable" hiccups, or bouts of hiccups lasting for a month or more, are much rarer than what Shepard went through. Dr. Benjamin Asher told ...