You're sitting in a quiet office meeting. Everyone is listening carefully. Suddenly, hic! Every head turns. Or maybe you're watching the latest Bollywood hit with friends, enjoying every scene, when a ...

Almost everyone gets hiccups. They can appear after eating too quickly, drinking a fizzy drink, or even laughing at the wrong moment. Usually, hiccups disappear within a few minutes and are harmless.

Everyone knows that little discomfort that arrives without warning: a strange sound, a little jump, and it's off for a sometimes endless series of "hiccups". Hiccups can make you smile, but they raise ...