A bee sting is usually harmless; however in people who are – knowingly or unknowingly – allergic to insects it could prove ...

With temperatures soaring over the past few weeks, many of us have been spending more time outdoors, making the most of the ...

Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Jane Scribner about bug bites and stings, and possible reactions that may require medical ...

Killer bees are expanding to other states, but they're commonly found in Louisiana. What to do if you're chased and stung by ...

Being outside in spring and summer is terrific, but it does come with the risk of bee and wasp stings. It is important to ...

Africanized honey bees, often called "killer bees," are now in 13 states, including Mississippi. Know where to find them, how ...

Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside ...

Cardiologists discuss the rare possibility of bee-related cardiac events after Indian businessman Sunjay Kapur reportedly ...

Home care of bee/wasp stings: • If you see a stinger, try to remove it by scraping gently with a credit card or fingernail. ... • If there is increasing redness and swelling after 3 days ...

A bee sting punctures the skin with a barbed stinger and pumps venom in from a venom sac, causing a sharp, burning pain at the sting site, accompanied by a raised welt and subsequent swelling. Remove ...

Bees aren't out to get you, but some pack a painful punch if pushed too far. There are over 20,000 bee species worldwide, but here we narrowed it down to the 15 that stand out for their sting strength ...

A man died at his Co Cork home after he received five or six wasp stings as he picked up hedge clippings to the rear of his ...