Bee stings are an unpleasant, although common, occurrence. Swelling can increase over 48 hours, and it can last up to 7 days. Learn more.

While most bee stings result in minor pain and swelling, some reactions can be life-threatening. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic response and requires immediate medical intervention.

A bee sting may cause an allergic reaction or a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can vary, but may include hives, a swollen throat or tongue ...

As we are now in the thick of the wasp season, it may interest some of the readers of NATURE to know that cocaine is a remedy for wasp or bee stings. It acts apparently not only as a temporary ...

Sunjay Kapur was playing Polo, when he suddenly said, “I’ve swallowed something,” and soon collapsed. According to his friends, he swallowed a bee tha ...