Africanized honey bees, also referred to as "killer bees," are currently found in 13 states and are now slowly spreading northward. These bees are the most aggressive species of bee, as they are ...

Indian billionaire Sunjay Kapur, a reported friend of Prince William, died on Thursday after being stung in the mouth by a bee, causing him to have a fatal heart attack. He was 53. Kapur, chairman of ...

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 ...

A man was found to have a bee stinger lodged in his eye after being stung by an insect. The horrifying discovery was made after the 55-year-old, from Philadelphia, went to the Wills Eye Hospital ...

Q. I read your column about a child who was stung by a wasp in the throat and ate raw onion to counteract it. I want to share another helpful hint. My 4-year-old daughter was stung inside her mouth ...

As summer peaks, bee stings become a timely concern, especially for the 2 million Americans allergic to them. But a D.C.-area allergist said there are steps you can take to ‘bee’ sting-free. “Lots of ...

Walking barefoot, waving your hands while talking, sipping soda - you might not notice the bee or wasp nearby until you get stung. Ow. The venom these creatures inject into your skin not only hurts a ...

Do you know what attracts or excites bees? Do you know how to handle a bee sting — or perhaps several? While usually not a major health issue, bee stings can sometimes cause a severe allergic reaction ...

Bees are buzzing everywhere, joining in the fun when you are out in the garden, at a picnic, or enjoying outdoor activities. Sometimes their excitement comes with a sting, leaving you with pain, ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: The Sun is launching a new feature called “Behind the News“ that will take significant events and provide readers with Sun staff research as well as a digest of existing news stories — ...

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 ...