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 ...

Do you know what attracts or excites bees? Do you know how to handle a bee sting — or perhaps several? While usually not a major health issue, bee stings can sometimes cause a severe allergic reaction ...

Summer’s vibrant landscapes bring more than just sunshine and outdoor adventures—they introduce a complex ecosystem of potential interactions with stinging insects. Understanding the nuanced world of ...

Does spit really help with a mosquito bite? And onion with a bee sting? An expert gives answers on how to respond to common insect attacks. Andrea Warnecke/dpa It could be such a wonderful summer's ...

Experts warn that sucking out bee venom or scraping a stinger with a credit card can worsen the sting and spread the venom. The best response is to remove the stinger quickly with a fingernail, then ...

Editor’s note: The Sun is launching a new feature called “Behind the News“ that will take significant events and provide readers with Sun staff research as well as a digest of existing news stories — ...

Last spring, a beekeeper in northern California had 160 hives stolen from an almond tree farm one night-and the hives he replaced them with stolen the next. Almond growers need bees to pollinate ...