For humans, it offers no useful value, only an often embarrassing case of hiccups. OK, first of all: this actually happens very, very rarely, so please don’t panic. Charles Osborne from Iowa ...

Hiccups are a part of life ... "We tried it on a lot of people and it worked for all of them," he said. The key he says is "controlling the diaphragm and having the acid level go up." ...

When it convulses unexpectedly, your vocal cords snap shut, producing that sound we all know too well. Though most hiccups are harmless and fade away quickly, some can be painful or persistent.

Hiccups occur when the thin layer of muscle underneath your lungs, your diaphragm, suddenly and involuntarily contracts. As your diaphragm tightens, it causes you take a sharp breath. But this ...