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

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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 ...

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Venus flytraps are fascinating carniverous plants native to the Carolinas. These fast moving plants are excellent at catching ...

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious condition that can occur following wasp and bee stings, often resulting from the toxic effects of the venom. Recent research has focused on understanding the ...

Then you'll have a better sense of the over-the-counter (OTC) products that can help. You'll also have a better sense of insect bites or stings that require medical care because they may be serious or ...

No matter how careful you are about animals in your home, or how much care you take when you are outdoors, animal and insect bites and stings are sometimes unavoidable. Fleas, mites, and chiggers ...

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It feels like an electric shock. Most scorpion stings do not need to be seen. The main symptoms are pain, tingling and numbness only in the sting area. Symptoms shouldn't be any worse than a bad bee ...