When in the backcountry, it’s important to take precautions to a avoid bee/wasp sting and know what to do if you get stung (especially if you’re allergic). Almost everyone has experienced a bee or ...

Being outside in spring and summer is terrific, but it does come with the risk of bee and wasp stings. It is important to know how to treat stings, what to watch for, and even better, steps you can ...

Bees and flowers go together like, well, bee stings and pain. While bee stings always hurt, they can affect people differently. For some, it can be life-threatening. “About 10% of patients with a bee ...

Do you know what attracts or excites bees? Do you know how to handle a bee sting — or perhaps several? While usually not a major health issue, bee stings can sometimes cause a severe allergic reaction ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD You can use anti-itch creams and antihistamines to help treat bug bites and stings at home. Identifying the type of bite or sting is important for choosing the ...

Bees and flowers go together like, well, bee stings and pain. While bee stings always hurt, they can affect people differently. For some, it can be life-threatening. Dr. Rosalind Hudson and Dr. Keith ...

You may not be aware of an allergy until you’re stung. Summer’s the season for gardening, playing outside, backyard picnics and just enjoying the outdoors. It’s also the season of bee and other insect ...

Here’s a complete guide to help keep you and your loved ones safe against stingray stings in the shallow, warm water this spring and summer. The warm days of summer are swiftly approaching, and ...

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) resulting from wasp and bee stings is a clinically significant yet relatively uncommon complication of Hymenoptera envenomation. The pathophysiology involves a complex ...

Bee venom therapy is offering patients in Kenya an alternative way to treat their ailments. But experts warm the science ...