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 ...

A recent bee attack in France left 24 injured and three in critical condition. While bee attacks aren't common, there are ...

Even jellyfish washed up on shore can sting, sometimes for days. If stung, rinse the area with seawater (not fresh water), or soak in warm water. Avoid rubbing or using urine – yes, that scene in ...

A study led by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) shows that bee venom apitoxin alters the functioning of blood vessels, even at low concentrations. Researchers also identified an important ...

Adam’s Journal. My wife had what she describes as a “bad” reaction to a bee sting as a second grader. To her knowledge, Mary has never again been stung, but she’s since lived in fear of bees.