Bee stings are not just a painful inconvenience; they are the result of a highly evolved biological defense mechanism. When a ...

The bee's stinger injects venom into the skin. The venom is what causes the symptoms. A severe life-threatening allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. The main symptoms are hives with trouble ...

Stings from bees, wasps and hornets can be painful. To treat a sting and help relieve the pain, dermatologists offer these tips. It can happen fast. One minute the kids are all playing peacefully ...

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The Palestine Ladycats came back from an 11-0 deficit to defeat the Hudson Lady Hornets, 56-52, in overtime Friday in Hudson. Palestine (9-16, 2-1 in district) were led by Nala Wiggins with 20 points, ...

When it comes to deadly encounters with venomous animals in the U.S., hornets, wasps, and bees are the surprising leaders. With around 60 deaths per year, their stings prove more fatal than those from ...

A 49-year-old woman was stung nearly 70 times by hornets and subsequently died while lying on a hammock under a avocado tree ...

It's essential to be vigilant." Read on below for 10 of the most common insect bites and stings that could spark concern. Typically, a wasp or hornet sting will leave a small mark where the ...

And multiple stings could literally be fatal.” Aside from the danger to humans, the Murder Hornet presents a danger to agriculture and the apiary industry, Spichiger said, because the insect is ...