What’s Exploding Head Syndrome?

Exploding head syndrome is a rare parasomnia that causes a loud noise in the head as people fall asleep, potentially causing panic. It is more common in women over 50 and can be treated with clomipramine. A visit to the doctor is recommended for diagnosis and specialized care. Exploding head syndrome is an unusual and […]

NZ Exploding Pants: What Caused It?

Ragwort, a weed poisonous to horses and cows, resembles a tall dandelion with yellow flowers. In the 1930s, New Zealand farmers used a herbicide called sodium chlorate to eradicate it, but it became flammable and caused injuries, including exploding pants. Sheep and goats now graze on ragwort. Jacobaea vulgaris is a sneaky weed known in […]

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