You’re familiar with the exploding head emoji, and last night you tried a new brownie recipe that totally “blew your mind.” But have you ever heard of exploding head syndrome (EHS)? We reached out to ...

If you've heard a gun shot while you fall asleep that didn't actually happen, you may be experiencing exploding head syndrome. The most disturbing thing about exploding head syndrome is when it hits ...

Referred to as EHS, the syndrome belongs to a family of sleep disorders known as parasomnias, which involve unusual and unpleasant events that disrupt our snooze. They include sleep paralysis - the ...

A disorder known as 'exploding head syndrome' has been found to be far more common among young people than previously believed, affecting nearly 1 in 5 of those studied. The condition causes ...

Exploding head syndrome sounds like a mock malady but it actually affects one-fifth of college students, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Sleep Research. The syndrome does not ...

When your stomach growls after eating it's a sign it's working properly, but if accompanied by pain, swelling or fever it's time to see a doc. Gasping may be a sign of sleep apnoea, while nose ...

Bang! The sound, like a gun firing or a metal case crashing to the floor, wakes me up. My heart is pounding. I frantically look around my room, my head spinning. Am I being robbed? Is my cat trying to ...

Our article about “exploding head syndrome” prompted many of you to share your strange and intriguing stories, says William Park. In our recent article about living with exploding head syndrome, we ...

People with exploding head syndrome (EHS) hear loud noises when going to sleep or on waking up. The type of noise can vary from explosions and fireworks to slammed doors, the sound of a gun firing, an ...

It’s strange, unpleasant and surprisingly common. Helen Thomson talks to a man whose head regularly ‘explodes’, and discovers how the condition might explain some unexpected experiences, perhaps even ...