A MUM claims deliberately stinging herself with nettles “cures” her hay fever – relieving her symptoms in as little as 10 ...

Moon jellyfish are more common in our waters and are said to have a mild sting that poses no danger to people. They were ...

The jellyfish invasion has hit the UK already with swarms of the stinging sea creatures spotted off the coast of Devon with ...

The heat wave beckons people to get out in the countryside and walk. It is great to be able to get out in tee-shirts and ...

Treating bites and stings: the basics Remove any sting, tick or hairs if they're still in the skin. Wash the area with soap and water and apply a cold compress or ice pack for at least 10 minutes.

If you're spending time outdoors in Louisiana, it's a good idea to know which plants may cause allergic reactions. More about these 9 poisonous plants ...

Suki Tipp was diagnosed with indolent systemic mastocytosis, a rare blood disorder that triggers unpredictable and ...

Taking the sting out of nettles for skin care David Medcalf went to Rathdangan in West Wicklow to meet Una Lambert, who is busy reviving the reputation of one of our most common weeds, taking the ...

The uses of stinging nettles Although many of us might choose to avoid them because of their sting, nettles have many uses and are a prominent part of history. As far back as the Roman period, there ...