For most people, a bee sting is just a nuisance that may cause temporary pain and itching at the sting site. Home remedies can help, but you should seek immediate medical attention if there are ...

It's still early science -- studies in mice and in human cells -- but researchers are on the trail of an effective n ...

A HORRIFIED mum was forced to suck out 40 bee stings from her toddler's skin after he was attacked by a huge swarm - reminiscent of a horror film. Jo Evans was at her local rugby club with friends ...

A promising new approach to taming troublesome skin conditions could be on the horizon thanks to an examination of skin cells.

Sam Robinson receives funding from the Australian Research Council, Australian National Health and Medical Research Council and the National Geographic Society. With the start of summer just days ...

The initial pain from an individual sting is like an intense, hot itch, though manageable. But fire ant stings rarely occur in single digits. One ant can sting multiple times, and multiple ants ...

An allergy results when the body overreacts to a provoking agent due to a series of actions within the immune system in response to something that would not otherwise cause any problems to the person.

Granule rupture is beneficial when the threat to the skin is real and a quick immune response is needed -- a bee sting, for example. However, out-of-control granule rupture and histamine activity ...

With the start of summer just days away, many of us will be looking forward to long sunny days spent at the beach, by the pool, out camping or picnicking in the park. Insects also love summer.