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 ...

Dr. David Golden answers the question: 'Bee Sting Provokes Swelling?' — -- Question: If I was stung by a bee and just had local swelling, does that mean I am at high risk for a more severe ...

Mice love to take shelter inside beehives. It’s a perfect spot for a mouse; warm and cozy with plenty of honey to eat. However, bees aren’t too keen on invaders, and they have ways of dealing with ...

Modern sting resistant ventilated beekeeping suits are designed with comfort and safety in mind. They use a triple layer mesh ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Africanized honey bees, also referred to as "killer bees," are currently found in 13 states and are now slowly spreading northward ...

Bees are buzzing everywhere, joining in the fun when you are out in the garden, at a picnic, or enjoying outdoor activities. Sometimes their excitement comes with a sting, leaving you with pain, ...

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 ...

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.