Simple Straw Device Boasts 92% Success Rate in Curing Hiccups, Scientist Wonders Why It's Not Bigger News

A recent scientific breakthrough has unveiled a surprisingly simple yet highly effective solution for hiccups: a specialized straw. Dr. Kareem Clark, a neuroscience PhD and science communicator, recently highlighted this discovery, expressing his astonishment that such a significant advancement is not widely known. The device, officially known as the Forced Inspiratory Suction and Swallow Tool (FISST), has demonstrated a remarkable 92% success rate in clinical trials. Its efficacy was detailed in a study published in the prestigious JAMA Network Open. The FISST operates by requiring users to suck water through it, which is believed to reset the diaphragm, thereby stopping hiccups. Dr. Clark emphasized the simplicity of the tool, noting, "It's not some cool inhaler or high-tech gadget, it's a straw." He questioned why this cure, backed by scientific study, has not garnered more mainstream attention or even a Nobel Prize, given its potential to alleviate a common and often persistent condition for many.

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