Dr. David Golden answers the question: 'Bee Sting Provokes Swelling?' — -- Question: If I was stung by a bee and just had local swelling, does that mean I am at high risk for a more severe ...

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 ...

As the weather gets warmer and flowers begin to bloom, bees emerge from their winter hibernation. Bees are essential to our ecosystem, and from their incredible pollination abilities, plants are able ...

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 ...

Bee stings can be just as scary for your four-legged friends as it can be for you. Bees are most active in the summertime. This is when they seek out food for the hive, pollinate plants, or move a ...

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 ...

Dogs love the great outdoors, but sometimes their curiosity can get the better of them, as in the case of poor Jarli, a golden retriever puppy who recently had a run-in with a bee. In a TikTok video ...