In 1619, a loud sound and a bright flash of light woke philosopher René Descartes from a dream. Was it divine revelation – or ...

There are several theories behind exploding head syndrome, including disturbances in the middle ear, partial seizures, sudden withdrawal from antidepressant medications—even genetic mutations. But the ...

A 75-year-old man presented with chronic exploding head syndrome, experiencing lightning-like sensations, thunder-like sounds, sleep paralysis, and intense fear during sleep onset. The symptoms, ...

It may sound like the plot of either a horrible sci-fi film or Tarantino's best yet, but "exploding head syndrome" is a genuine neurological disorder in which people experience a loud crashing sound ...

Over the past few years, I have suffered occasional bouts of tinnitus and have to say that when it occurs it completely dominates all my thoughts and thinking (although I’ve been told by more than one ...

Exploding head syndrome may sound like something out of a science fiction movie—but in fact it’s a very real sleep disorder. People with this sleep phenomenon are prone to experiencing loud and sudden ...

Ever felt that you are just about dozing off when you hear a loud thud, only to realise it was nothing? Well, you are not alone. Exploding head syndrome makes people hear loud bangs, crashes or ...

Nearly one in five college students may suffer from “exploding head syndrome,” a psychological condition in which people are abruptly awakened from sleep by imaginary loud noises or blasts. (0 Ratings ...