The Honeybee Corner in February 2006 wrote a column on this same subject and it bears repeating in light of a recent study published in The Lancet, Volume 348, Issue 9023 that chose to report on ...

Bees are beloved as pollinators and dreaded for their painful stings. But their venom is also hailed by some for medicinal qualities that lessen the impact of chronic pain. The finding that bee venom ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Bees and flowers go together like, well, bee stings and pain. While bee stings always hurt, they can affect people differently. For some, it can be ...

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 ...

Remove the stinger quickly to stop venom from entering the body. Clean the sting area with soap and water and apply an ice pack to reduce swelling. Watch for allergic reaction signs like difficulty ...