Workers attacked Jul 20, 2009
Firefighters treated the men for bee stings on their faces, necks, arms and hands. The two had no allergic reactions and did not require further care, said Lori Schmidt, Scottsdale Fire Department spokeswoman. (AZCentral -- News)
Scientists could reduce the risk of allergic reactions to peanuts Jul 20, 2009
Non-food causes include wasp or bee stings, rubber, penicillin and other drugs or injections. Led by Dr Alirio Melendez and Prof Eddy Liew, the team found that the novel cytokine (immune hormone) - IL-33 - plays a key role in the development of anaphylaxis. (BBC News -- Health)
Scary ordeal, happy ending Jul 18, 2009
Frimood said that other than a few scratches and some small bumps that were possibly from bee stings or a reaction to some plants, her son appeared fine. Sebastian's stepfather, Jerry Frimood, left his Crosslake work site and was able to thank LeDoux for finding the boy. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Jellyfish In Maryland And Delaware Sting Beachgoers Jul 15, 2009
While the vast majority of jellyfish stings are considered minor, people with allergies to things like bee stings, are at considerably more risk. Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)
REGINA FORD | GREEN VALLEY NEWS John Pool, 84, recovers at home with his dog Mr. Chips after surviving a bee attack Thursday when he was stung nearly 1,000 times. Jul 14, 2009
GV man recovering from 1,000 bee stings ... The Green Valley victim of nearly 1,000 bee stings is taking it easy for a few days after being released from a hospital Friday. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
GV man recovering from 1,000 bee stings Jul 12, 2009
The Green Valley victim of nearly 1,000 bee stings is taking it easy for a few days after being released from a hospital Friday. John Pool, 84, was remarkably cheerful on Saturday at his home in the 200 block of S. Paseo Seco near Esperanza Boulevard. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Dangerous outdoors: Avoid these common plants and creatures Jul 9, 2009
Nettles are found in roadsides and wastelands and have stinging hairs that inject formic acid, which is also found in bee stings, into the skin. How to prevent: Wear protective clothing such as pants, long-sleeved shirts and shoes that enclose the toes. (Sioux City Journal)
Texas Man Drowns Trying To Escape Bee Swarm Jul 9, 2009
The Monitor of McAllen reported in its online edition that an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday to determine whether Garcia died from bee stings or drowning. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens Jul 7, 2009
SUNDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors have long used allergy shots to desensitize children and adults to environmental allergens such as bee stings, pollen, mold and dust mites. Now researchers are trying to apply that theory to food allergies, through processes called oral immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy. (MEDLINEplus)
This Card is going wild Jul 5, 2009
Being highly allergic to bee stings I decided discretion was the better part of valor and we left the ballpark. 4. (Boston Globe)
Celebrating dangerously Jul 2, 2009
What we most commonly see around the Fourth of July holiday in our emergency department is related to outdoor activities such as sunburns, ankle injuries, bug bites, bee stings and sometimes food poisoning due to people eating food that has been left out, Matzner said. At Holy Spirit Health System, spokeswoman Lori Moran said the emergency center is not staffed any differently than it is on any other Saturday or holiday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
it Happened This Week: June 29-July 5 Jun 30, 2009
The Parisian, 'Where Fashion Comes First," had a big inventory reduction sale.Twila A. Conlee of Montrose and Lyle D. Talbert of Burlington were married.C. Arthur Hansen was named superintendent of the Fort Madison School District.At Greenwald's, a bag of Cascade Potato Chips was 39 cents, Jell-O was 12 boxes for 1, 10 pounds of sugar was 79 cents and T-bone steaks were 98 cents per pound. Jerry Lewis' newest movie, "The Patsy," opened at the Fox Theater.Sweet corn in the back yard (planted on... (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Mystery plum scar source revealed Jun 22, 2009
My dad used to call them bee stings, though I always doubted that was right. I couldn't find a published picture of this kind of damage on plums either. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tips for controlling clover Jun 3, 2009
If you are allergic to bee stings, mow your clover more frequently during the blooming season. Virtual garden: Check out for more tips on using clover as a lawn alternative. (AZCentral -- Home)
Onions have history in soothing bee stings Jun 2, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Swiss farmers have practiced this for centuries. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bee Stings, Snake Bites, Your Dog o... May 31, 2009
Bee Stings, Snake Bites, Your Dog or Cat. Bee Stings, Snake Bites, Your Dog or Cat ... The copyright of the article Bee Stings, Snake Bites, Your Dog or Cat in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
VIDEO: Laura Shepherd identifies some edible greens next to Downtown Greens in Fredericksburg. May 27, 2009
This is a ubiquitous weed, but its leaves are edible, and it can even be used as a salve for bee stings, Shepherd said. Just chew it up into a paste and spread it on the sting to remove the venom. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Thai princess: Tech royalty May 24, 2009
Buono pushed a button on a Palm Pilot and the dolls throat began to close, as it would if it were human and highly allergic to bee stings. His tongue will swell and everything. (Albany Times Union)
Hive king: Sisson sticks with beekeeping hobby May 22, 2009
Seven decades later, he has bee stings and in general down to a science. Except for the wartime, I ve been doing it ever since, and loving it, said Sisson, now 85. (Concord Journal, MA)
All of them should be killed May 14, 2009
Bitterrootman wrote on May 12, 2009 9:58 PM:" The ignorance of this letter is an embarrassment to all intelligent Montanans(there are some out there, I think??))An average of 30 people die of bee stings each year...do we kill all the bees? 12 die of snake bites..kill all the snakes? More than 10 each year are killed by "Pets"..kill all our pets?GEEZ!!! ". Eric wrote on May 12, 2009 11:16 PM:" First off, you can't domesticate a wolf. Therefore the wolf described in the story above killed out of... (Missoulian, MT)
Swine flu turns up at Dyer elementary school May 13, 2009
" Give me a break, these kids were tested and were quite obviously OK. They were getting better before the tests even came back. That outta tell you something. Do you know how many people die of the regular flu each year? Or how many people die to bee stings or allergies? I imagine not because if you did, you'd probably never leave the house! ". re run run wrote on May 10, 2009 4:03 PM:" You must be really stupid. Those boys did have the virus. It was confirmed by the health department. That is... (Munster Times, IN)
Climate change could sting allergy, asthma sufferers May 12, 2009
But, said Demain, northern Alaska has recently seen a 620% increase in the number of people seeking care for bee stings. Although Alaska's experience may be more dramatic than the rest of the United States, it's definitely not the only region that's experiencing change. (USA Today -- News)
Old ordinances still on books in Natchez May 3, 2009
We had complaints from people getting bee stings while they were mowing their grass and things like that, Wagoner said. We felt like the best thing to do was to put a distance where people could actually place beehives. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sydney's shark mystery Apr 13, 2009
A total of 194 deaths through shark attacks have been recorded in Australia over the past two centuries, leading researchers to point out endlessly that more people die from bee stings and lightning strikes. But there is something about being eaten that resonates with humans and gave pause to diners at Wooloomooloo, at least for a few weeks this summer. (iAfrica.com)
Column: Knowing the joy of Easter Apr 11, 2009
The boy was deathly allergic to bee stings, and began to panic as the bee buzzed inside the vehicle. The father reached out and caught the bee in his hand, then winced in pain. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Things aren’t what they seem on April 1 Apr 2, 2009
In the meantime, an addendum to the bill allows cigarette tobacco to be used to treat bee stings. The state lawmakers have decided to dump Medicaid and go with socialized medicine. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Officials: Wet winter could make for a busy bee season Mar 28, 2009
Africanized bee attacks can be fatal to people, especially the elderly and those who are allergic to bee stings. Dogs are vulnerable because they often are chained or enclosed by fences and can't get away. (AZCentral -- News)
Beaches feel sting of man-o-wars Mar 26, 2009
"If you're by a lifeguard, go warn them . . . so we can go and take care of it. People that have allergic reactions to bee stings, wasp stings, ant bites should be extremely careful.". A red flag warning is also in effect because of high surf. (Florida Today)
Bee habitats proposed for Berkeley parks Mar 24, 2009
After all, more bees means more bee stings. "Maybe they could put the bees in parks where kids never go," said Charles Cobb, who was playing with his two children at Codornices Park last week. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Renters also suffer in foreclosure Mar 17, 2009
Soon, signs of neglect began multiplying: Garbage spilled over from the dumpsters, the water in the swimming pool turned a slimy pea green and the grounds were infested by swarms of bees especially alarming because Krause is severely allergic to bee stings. I couldnt even go outside to enjoy where I live, said Krause, a 21-year-old office worker who pays $827 a month for a one-bedroom apartment with garage space. (MSNBC -- Business)
Sharing memories Mar 17, 2009
The girl's face was so swollen from numerous bee stings that she was unable to eat, and was slowly starving to death. "My great-grandfather made his prayers and offered tobacco and took out the bee stuff and mixed it and applied it and eventually he healed her. That young girl grew into an old lady," Tyler said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Why We're Going Nuts Over Nut Allergies Mar 4, 2009
More people die each year from bee stings. "But we don't remove flowers from schools or playgrounds," Dr. Nicholas Christakis, a professor of medical sociology at Harvard Medical School, commented recently in the British Medical Journal. (Time.com)
Shark attacks Australian surfer Mar 2, 2009
People have been warned not to swim alone at dawn or dusk, but researchers have also pointed out that more people die from bee stings and lightning strikes than shark attacks. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Horse in bee attack riding high Feb 21, 2009
After receiving hundreds of painful bee stings, the colt was rushed to a veterinary hospital in Sonoita where veterinarian J Phelps treated him. Along with the help of quick thinking neighbors, Phelps is credited by the horse s owner, Cynthia Chestnutt, for saving his life. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Hiking Gear for Western Mexico Feb 19, 2009
This is for scorpion and bee stings as well as other insect stings or bites and is available at all Mexican pharmacies. It s an antihistamine which offers only temporary relief, so in severe cases it is vital to follow the directions on the box: take one and head for the nearest hospital. (Suite101.com)
How to Cure Insect Bites Naturally Feb 18, 2009
Homeopathic Remedies for Bee Stings in Spring Months ... For centuries, spider bites and bee stings have been treated using natural tinctures or oils created from crushed herbs or plants. (Suite101.com)
Shark attack diver in Australia loses hand Feb 12, 2009
But, with 194 deaths through shark attacks recorded in Australia over the past two centuries, researchers point out endlessly that more people die from bee stings and lightning strikes. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Asia News)
