Dr. David Golden answers the question: 'Will My Bee Sting Allergy Persist?' — -- Question: If I have been stung by a bee and had an allergic reaction, am I at risk of reacting again? Answer: If ...

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 ...

Explore the fascinating process behind a honeybee sting, from the ratcheting motion of its barbed stinger to the dramatic ...

My wife had what she describes as a “bad” reaction to a bee sting as a second grader. To her knowledge, Mary has never again been stung, but she’s since lived in fear of bees. What are the chances she ...

As the weather gets warmer and flowers begin to bloom, bees emerge from their winter hibernation. Bees are essential to our ecosystem, and from their incredible pollination abilities, plants are able ...

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 ...

Africanized honey bees, also referred to as "killer bees," are currently found in 13 states and are now slowly spreading northward. These bees are the most aggressive species of bee, as they are ...