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 ...

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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 ...

A man in California was stung more than 200 times by a swarm of bees that also killed two of his horses. Antonio Moreno was tending to his horses in Jurupa Valley last Friday when a swarm of the ...

A man in Jurupa Valley survived an onslaught of aggressive bees despite being stung more than 200 times and experiencing a frightening allergic reaction. Two of his horses, however, were not so lucky.

Bees sting two people and four horses in Jurupa Valley, California firefighters say. Rancher says two horses killed. Photo by Boris Smokrovic via Unsplash Antonio Moreno says he and his 12-year-old ...

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 ...

Dr. Marc Riedl answers the question: 'Are Bee Sting Allergies Inheritable?' — -- Question: My mother is allergic to bee stings. Does that mean I am allergic as well? Answer: Probably not. It is ...