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

As the nature of bees suggests, good and bad mingle. Painful stings, but beautiful pollination that boosts crops. The enzyme and main allergen, phospholipase A2, causes swelling and cell damage, but ...

Even jellyfish washed up on shore can sting, sometimes for days. If stung, rinse the area with seawater (not fresh water), or ...

If you experience a serious reaction to a wasp sting the NHS advise you to call 999 and seek urgent medical assistance. Most ...

Despite the glorious arrival of summer, there's definitely a sting in the season's tail—quite literally. Even in the UK, it's ...

While most of the bites and stings of insects heal by themselves after several days of mild discomfort, it is important to know what kind of bite it is so that you can take adequate measures for first ...

Wasp stings are no joking matter. ... Use a cold compress or ice pack on the bite for 15 minutes. A cold pack can really help to reduce swelling and also provides relief from itching.

Suki Tipp was diagnosed with indolent systemic mastocytosis, a rare blood disorder that triggers unpredictable and ...

Dr. David Golden answers the question: 'Most Common Insect Sting Allergies?' — -- Question: Which insect stings typically cause most allergic reactions? Answer: Well first of all allergic ...

A 60-year-old man in China, who was stung four times on his head and back by wasps, went to the ER three days later with a headache, a stiff neck and swelling around the stings.