(HealthDayNews) -- Hiccups are generally harmless and usually don't last very long. They occur when your diaphragm goes into spasm.
Still, they can be annoying and embarrassing, especially if you start hiccupping in the middle of a business meeting or when you're in unfamiliar company.
According to the University of Michigan, one study found that a teaspoon of ordinary table sugar, swallowed dry, cured hiccups in 19 out of 20 people.Here are some other popular folk remedies: