There are lots of myths about hiccups - from peculiar causes to stories about people who’ve had them for several years. But are there any truths to the myths? And what are hiccups a sign of?

drinking lots of carbonated beverages, or even getting excited. Rarely, though, hiccups can be a sign of a more serious health problem, especially if they don’t go away after a while.

This produces the characteristic ‘hic’ sound! Hiccups can occur spontaneously. Or there are lots of potential triggers, such as drinking alcohol, smoking, eating too quickly or eating spicy foods.

Is there a cure for hiccups? He and his partner recently confirmed a cure with a study. “We tried it on a lot of people and it worked for all of them,” he said. The key he says is ...