My wife had what she describes as a “bad” reaction to a bee sting as a second grader. To her knowledge, Mary has never again been stung, but she’s since lived in fear of bees. What are the chances she ...

BECKLEY, W. Va. (WVVA/Gray News) - A man in West Virginia died days after being stung by a yellow jacket, according to his family. Family members told WVVA that Ted Bolen was only known to have a mild ...

It did. The bee stings happened over at the loop behind me just as school was beginning this morning. The superintendent and the fire chief say that 40 students were stung. 40 students were stung.

Bee stings are not just a painful inconvenience; they are the result of a highly evolved biological defense mechanism. When a bee stings, it injects venom, which contains a complex mixture of proteins ...

Summer’s vibrant landscapes bring more than just sunshine and outdoor adventures—they introduce a complex ecosystem of potential interactions with stinging insects. Understanding the nuanced world of ...

Bees are beloved as pollinators and dreaded for their painful stings. But their venom is also hailed by some for medicinal qualities that lessen the impact of chronic pain. The finding that bee venom ...

Doctors say never suck out a bee sting or use a credit card—remove the stinger fast, apply ice, and use antihistamines for pain and swelling.