Hiccups are common, and they affect everyone at some point: kids, adults, and even fetuses in the womb. The medical term for hiccups is singultus , a Latin term that means “to catch one’s ...

More people are seeking dental, cancer, or other treatments outside the U.S. to reduce costs. Advisors often walk them through the pros and cons.

Persistent hiccups lasting over 48 hours may indicate underlying medical conditions like GERD or nervous system disorders, requiring medical evaluation and potential treatment.

Everyone at one time or another has wanted to know how to get rid of hiccups. Hiccups, also known as myoclonus jerks of the diaphragm, can be frustrating because there is not a one-size-fits-all ...

The doctors looked through the medical literature and found only two other suspected cases of chronic hiccups caused by EoE. One possible explanation for the man’s hiccups is that his EoE caused ...

The final questions on the survey pertained to sleep apnea treatment. More than 60% of adults reported that sleep apnea can be treated by breathing devices (88% vs. 12%), lifestyle changes such as ...

It happens to the best of us, and there's no controlling it. Hiccups are just a part of life. Is there an actual cure for hiccups? Good Question. There are a lot of tricks and theories, but Susan ...

Short-term, everyday hiccups are typically not a cause for concern and rarely lead to complications. However, they can still be bothersome. Fortunately, several home remedies, medications, massage ...

Dr. Varsha Radhakrishnan, a psychiatrist at Tufts Medical Center, talks to NewsCenter 5 about what treatments are available for adults living with ADHD. Skip to content NOWCAST NewsCenter 5 EyeOpener ...

Interventions for treating persistent and intractable hiccups in adults EN Moretto and others Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013. Issue 1. Management of hiccups in palliative care patients ...

Rash 101 in adults: When to seek medical treatment. Rash 101: When to seek medical treatment. Although most rashes are not life-threatening, some can be a sign of a more serious condition.