Hiccups: What Are They , and How Can You Stop Them?.<br />CNN reports despite incredible advances in <br />the fields of medicine and science, <br />there is still much we don't know about hiccups.<br />CNN reports despite incredible advances in <br />the fields of medicine and science, <br />there is still much we don't know about hiccups.<br />Hiccups are sudden spasms of <br />the diaphragm, the muscle that <br />controls our breathing.<br />The purpose of hiccups occurring <br />in the human body is unknown.<br />Some scientists theorize that there was a point <br />in evolution where life moved from water to land, , Dr. Mark Fox, professor of gastroenterology at the<br />University of Zurich, via CNN.<br />... and those organisms needed something to prevent water from going into their lungs. , Dr. Mark Fox, professor of gastroenterology <br />at the University of Zurich, via CNN.<br />Often, hiccups are triggered by consuming spicy food or carbonated beverages.<br />Often, hiccups are triggered by consuming spicy food or carbonated beverages.<br />Experts say no one can avoid hiccups, especially younger humans.<br />While in the womb, babies often <br />have hiccups even though they <br />haven't started using their lungs.<br />We all have our way of dealing <br />with a hiccup attack, but which <br />home remedy works best?.<br />Maybe you're holding your breath or gulping down a large amount of water?.<br />Maybe you're holding your breath or gulping down a large amount of water?.<br />Experts say if it works for you, <br />that's good enough.<br />They all are <br />a little right. , Dr. Ali Seifi, neuro intensivist at the University of Texas <br />Health Science Center at San Antonio, via CNN.<br />They all are <br />a little right. , Dr. Ali Seifi, neuro intensivist at the University of Texas <br />Health Science Center at San Antonio, via CNN
