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 ...

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 ...

Being outside in spring and summer is terrific, but it does come with the risk of bee and wasp stings. It is important to know how to treat stings, what to watch for, and even better, steps you can ...

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 ...

Bees and flowers go together like, well, bee stings and pain. While bee stings always hurt, they can affect people differently. For some, it can be life-threatening. Dr. Rosalind Hudson and Dr. Keith ...

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, we see many ...