Technical difficulties stop Go! Team, but not CSS Aug 11, 2008
Sometimes it can be tricky for a reviewer to produce an insightful analysis of a band's performance because he has an itchy ankle covered with bee stings, or, let's say, he misunderstands a set time and completely misses an act. Even worse, perhaps the reviewer can't decipher what a band sounds like because the acoustics are muddier than Revere Beach after high tide. (Boston Globe)
Multi-tasking Molecule Holds Key To Allergic Reactions Aug 9, 2008
Hay fever is just one of a host of hypersensitivity allergic diseases that cause suffering worldwide and others, such as severe reactions to bee stings or eating peanuts, can be more serious and even fatal. Now, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have uncovered the molecular mechanisms behind such allergies, insight they hope will lead to new therapies, both to stop the summer sneezing and treat more severe allergic responses. (Science Daily)
Snakebites: what not to do Jul 24, 2008
Far more people die from bee stings, or from hitting a deer on the highway. Reporter : 447-4076 or. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Flatbed truck hauling bees flips on I-90 Jul 23, 2008
Ganrude said he was stung on the arm and forced to leave, as he is allergic to bee stings. Firefighters sprayed the bees with foam. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bees pose winged danger to letter carriers Jul 23, 2008
Bee stings can be very painful, he said, and, depending on the type of bee, it is possible that more than one sting can be inflicted. Our letter carriers want to provide the best service possible to customers. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Longtime employee steps in as president Jul 19, 2008
Mr. Elam, allergic to bee stings, realized he was standing on a yellow jacket nest, but all of the bees buzzed past him and zeroed in on Mrs. Richardson's yellow suit. "All those bees stung her and not a single one stung me," Mr. Elam said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Beware of wilderness Jul 17, 2008
Oh, he also received two bee stings that year, when he finished in 4:54:02 ... That same year, Mark Strabel absorbed eight bee stings, the worst one above his right eye, which blurred his vision. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jellyfish swarms keep beach goers ashore Jul 14, 2008
The tentacles are covered with sacs, which are called nematocysts, that are filled with venom that can cause painful stings, particularly in sensitive people who react to them the way some people react to bee stings. Susan Delima, who brought her young son and his two friends to the beach on a recent morning said she saw an alarming number of jellyfish washed up on the shore at low tide. (New Haven Register, CT)
How do you protect yourself? Jul 13, 2008
I was, at one time, highly allergic to bee stings ... I aks them does it matter if a little bee stings you or a big bee stings you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Letter: Penn Brook courtyards still in need of help Jul 2, 2008
The volunteers braved poison ivy, bee stings and a humid 100 degree weekend to demonstrate the pride we have in our Penn Brook School. Local businesses like Nunans and the Georgetown Savings Bank to name a few made it all possible. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Bear killed after wandering onto farm in Franklin County Jun 26, 2008
msnhawk wrote on Jun 25, 2008 10:29 AM:" Really intelligent post, Think. Yeah, let's just bulldoze the woods and everything in it and then we won't have to worry about some idiot getting bitten when getting too close to a wild animal. Insects are pretty annoying too..and I'm allergic to bee stings, so maybe we can come up with a good spray to eliminate them while we're at it? If we wouldn't have wiped out native predators, like mountain lions, we might not have the current deer overpopulation... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
For Our Reporter, A Honey Of A Story Turned Un-Bee-Livable Jun 20, 2008
In the end, with a medical expert confirming the almost innoculative properties of eating pollen harvested from the same flowers and trees that produce hay fever, as well as information from the city's health department denoting the fatal consequences of bee stings for some with severe allergic reactions, thereby justifying the health code classifying bees as "wild animals" and their "keeping" prohibitive, the report was informative enough to continue the debate on this natural-urban... (WNBC.com, NY)
Family celebrates dad's lessons on Father's Day Jun 15, 2008
He cheered at -- and coached -- his share of soccer games, bandaged his share of scraped knees and has seen more than his share of bee stings. Today, the Farmer's celebrate their dad and all of his lessons on Father's Day. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Man, 72, Survives More Than 1,000 Bee Stings Jun 12, 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas A Graham man who suffered hundreds of bee stings has been upgraded to fair condition Tuesday at a Fort Worth hospital. Young County authorities say 72-year-old old James Milton Dunsworth was in critical condition after the attack. (Fox News)
Battlebone diseasewith weight training Jun 11, 2008
A rare condition called exercise-induced anaphylaxis can cause a person to experience a potentially deadly allergic reaction, just like the ones some suffer in response to peanuts, shellfish or bee stings. The symptoms can vary in severity and may not occur after every exercise session. (MSNBC -- Health)
Experts urge people to avoid bees May 26, 2008
Banner Health Poison Control Center said it has received 178 calls about bee stings so far this season from Maricopa County residents and hospitals. Last week, a Fountain Hills attack sent one man and four responding emergency workers to the hospital, including one who suffered an allergic reaction. (AZCentral -- News)
Being Stung by Bees: Carol Fassbinder-Orth May 20, 2008
As with bee stings, though, "you get used to it." She worked quickly ... After all, compared with daily bee stings, a little hollering is nothing. (Scientific American)
Commissioners call for food allergy research May 15, 2008
Scientists believe that a cure can be found for most allergies by using existing science that has been developed to treat asthma, airborne allergens and venom from bee stings, the resolution reads. Scientists believe that a cure could be found within a decade, according to the commissioners, who will send a copy of the resolution to U.S. Rep. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sautéed Asparagus with Mushrooms May 12, 2008
Originally used by ancient Greeks and Romans to relieve toothaches and prevent bee stings, today asparagus is used as a diuretic and laxative. According to Cornell Cooperative Extension, green asparagus is a good source of vitamin C, and folacin, and contains moderate amounts of vitamin A, E, potassium and small amounts of iron. (Scranton Times, PA)
Childhood a litany of fishhook embeddings and discus mishaps May 9, 2008
There were sunburns, bee stings, lost glasses in the wilderness, sprained ankles, broken hearts, and broken dreams, all needing to be tended to with calm gentleness born of unconditional love. Never mind that her first response might be something like. (Missoulian, MT)
Struggling to learn to be fearless May 8, 2008
He explained I'd had an anaphylactic reaction to the headache medicine, the same kind of reaction some people have to bee stings - one that can kill you very quickly. The fear didn't invade me until a day later, when my aunt from Memphis called me and told me her doctor husband was very worried about me and he wanted me to see an allergist to find out exactly what component of the headache pill I had been allergic to. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Bee-sting therapy, an alternative Apr 23, 2008
It is believed apitherapy can make nerves in the body act normally, thanks to substances found in bee stings ... As a medical treatment, the use of bee stings has been recognized by the World Health Organization ... At the second World Acupuncture Therapy Conference on Bee Stings in Nanjing, China, in 1993, the WHO recognized apitherapy as a legitimate alternative treatment. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Bugs and Stuff Apr 22, 2008
Bee stings usually have mild symptoms. But severe allergic reactions lead to between 40 and 50 deaths per year. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
World health map gives blood pressure clues Apr 21, 2008
"Not much is known about what the role is of formic acid in the body. It's the thing that makes ant stings hurt and bee stings as well," Nicholson said. It may be involved in processing chloride from salt in the kidney, Nicholson said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Officials: Florida Man Killed by Killer Bees Apr 13, 2008
The man had a fatal reaction to the bee stings, which aren't always fatal, medical officials said ... Africanized bee stings are no more potent than an ordinary bee stings, but the bees are far more aggressive and attack in swarms. (Fox News)
Two adults, dog attacked by bees in Phoenix Apr 2, 2008
One of the victims was badly hurt by the bee stings and was taken to the hospital. The dog also took a lot of stings and was taken to a nearby animal hospital, firefighters said. (AZCentral -- News)
Understanding Lemon Balm Mar 29, 2008
It can also be used topically to treat bee stings. Add some unexpected citrus fragrance to your garden with lemon balm. (Suite101.com)
Warming Seen Having Immunological Consequences Mar 26, 2008
There has been a 50-percent increase in sting-related emergencies and, now, the first reports of anaphylactic reactions to bee stings. "The public is not prepared to handle this," he told Reuters Health. (Planet Ark, United States)
Thao Nguyen was discovered via e-mail Mar 16, 2008
Thao Nguyen's new CD, "We Brave Bee Stings and All," has received glowing reviews ... "We Brave Bee Stings and All," Nguyen's debut for Kill Rock Stars, was released last month to glowing reviews. (Boston Globe)
Berlin Zoo Star Knut, Vanity Fair Pin-Up, Splashes, Snuffles in Film Debut Mar 7, 2008
The two brown bears, Masha and Pasha, win a standoff with a wolf to protect their territory, bungle their first fishing trip, brave bee stings to get their paws sticky in a trove of honey and break into a deserted farm house to plunder apples and plums in the orchard. Goldilocks springs to mind as they clamber through the window of a fairytale log cabin in search of food. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Telstra still letting down bush: Schultz Mar 7, 2008
Mr Schultz says this is in addition to concerns raised by Merriwagga residents about reduced coverage from the new network after a man died from bee stings. He says he is taking his concerns to the federal Communications Minister. (ABC Online)
The Daily Break Mar 5, 2008
- When the bee stings. - When they're feeling sad. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Recent bee attacks alert season's jump-start Mar 3, 2008
If you have been stung more than 15 times, are feeling ill or have any reason to think you may be allergic to bee stings, seek medical attention immediately. Sources: Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, AAA Africanized Bee Removal Specialists. (AZCentral -- News)
Thao and the Get Down Stay Down Jan 29, 2008
We Brave Bee Stings and All (Kill Rock Stars) ... In fact, Nguyen's laid-back warble and consistently surprising delivery are the main charms of "We Brave Bee Stings and All," her second full-length album. (Boston Globe)
Humor, song drive play Jan 25, 2008
Issue date: 1/24/08 Section. When the lights faded away, the old chapel at the Fenway Center was transformed into a Medieval fairyland. (Northeastern News, MA)
Latex banned at Johns Hopkins Hospital Jan 20, 2008
Severe allergic reactions to latex are similar to those caused by peanuts and bee stings and include a drop in blood pressure, irregular heart beat, swelling in the hands and feet and constriction of airways. In extreme cases, latex exposure can lead to anaphylactic shock. (United Press International)
Eight to watch in '08 Jan 13, 2008
"We Brave Bee Stings and All" will be released Jan. 29, and it presents Nguyen at her best: plucky, eccentric, and wildly entertaining. "Oh, no, how can you stand it? When I run, when I run like a bandit?/ I wear him like a habit/ In the linen of my jacket," she sings on the jangly "Beat (Health, Life, and Fire)." If it's not a huge hit with the indie-rock set, we'd be surprised. (Boston Globe)
Do antihistamines make allergies worse? Jan 12, 2008
Medicated mice react more to bee stings than non-medicated mates. Matt Kaplan. (Nature News Service)
Italian TV bins reality shows Dec 26, 2007
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Shark slices surfer's buttock Dec 18, 2007
"Being scared of sharks is not a rational fear," Mr West said, adding more people still die each year from bee stings than shark attacks. Mr West is the curator of The Australian Shark Attack File and works at Sydney's Taronga Zoo. (The Age)
Saving Lives Dec 4, 2007
The 40 stings surpassed the previous record of 36 bee stings on a mission, a record held by Pratt himself. Sometimes, volunteers from the Explorers group become more specialized and join one of the other search-and-rescue groups. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
'Bee' Stings Box Office Again Nov 12, 2007
Send news tip to FOXNews. Bee' Stings Box Office Again. (Fox News)
Upstate/Downstate: Autumn grab bag Nov 10, 2007
However, it was recently brought to my attention how dangerous bee stings can be if you are allergic. I was told a horrifying story of someone who was minutes from dying as a result of a bee sting. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Further Reflections Nov 7, 2007
bee stings, olive tree bark. ") all characteristics of his creator as well. Tomine is quick to assert that the story is "wholly fictional. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Adrian Tomine and Derek Kirk Kim graphic novels an accurate mirror Nov 7, 2007
The nisei protagonist of "Shortcomings," Ben Tanaka, is bespectacled, misanthropic and allergic to just about everything ("peanuts, walnuts ... crab, lobster, squid ... bee stings, olive tree bark ..."), all characteristics of his creator as well. Nevertheless, Tomine is quick to assert that the story is "wholly fictional." "Inasmuch as any story can be, anyway," he says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
My aim is true Oct 31, 2007
About 20 years ago I went from only being allergic to bee stings to developing allergies to everything. In his planned solutions for the environment, John points out that the drastic rise in asthma and allergies is directly linked to the decline in our environment and that the major culprit in this worsening trend is not automobile emissions but the inefficiency of our building designs. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Colony Collapse Jeopardizing Beekeepers Oct 29, 2007
"I've had days where I might have had a hundred, 120 bee stings in one day," he tells Kroft. Hackenberg says the body builds up immunity to the stings, while the uninitiated might end up in the hospital. (CBS News)
Swarm of bees invades house Oct 18, 2007
Luebkin has been especially vigilant about finding hives because her husband is allergic to bee stings ... Visit a physician to see if you are allergic to bee stings. (AZCentral -- News)
North San Diego County School News Briefs: Teen substance abuse addressed Oct 3, 2007
Pete Holtzen will share his insight into Colony Collapse Disorder, Africanized bees, supermarket "organic" honey, bee stings and more. Everyone interested in education is welcome. (North County Times)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Poetry reading, workshop set Oct 2, 2007
Pete Holtzen will share his insight into bee colony collapse disorder, Africanized bees, supermarket "organic" honey, bee stings and more. For reservations, call Jewell Roberds at (760) 728-1092 by Oct. 5. (North County Times)
Top notch medical care at fair Sep 30, 2007
Dr. Jeff Bernstein, Middlesex emergency room physician, has been working at the Durham Fair facility for 10 years. He says the fair's medical service building is equipped with many of the same amenities available in the hospital emergency room. (Middletown Press, CT)
Area school nurses cope with hidden threat, prepare faculty Sep 29, 2007
Students with known allergies from bee stings to peanuts are often placed on medication, like epinephrine, to combat life-threatening allergic reactions. In such cases, parents of students in the district must supply the medicine to the nurses, who distribute it as needed. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Bees swarm Alamo Beach man Sep 29, 2007
John Tackett, five-year resident of LaJoie Road at Alamo Beach, was released Monday afternoon with only mild swelling despite the multiple bee stings received during an attack Sunday. I am feeling great today, thanks to our hospital here (Memorial Medical Center), Tackett said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Teacher Charged In Lick Fire Sep 27, 2007
Nine firefighters suffered minor injuries, including heat exhaustion, bug bites and bee stings. E-mail Henry K. Lee at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Allergies in Britain reaching epidemic proportions Sep 26, 2007
Allergic Britain: 20 million will be affected as conditions approach epidemic levels. Official advice on avoiding peanuts may be harmful Call for specialist centres to be set up across UK. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Allergic Britain: 20 million will be affected as conditions approach epidemic levels Sep 26, 2007
Official advice on avoiding peanuts may be harmful Call for specialist centres to be set up across UK. Sarah Boseley, health editorWednesday September 26, 2007. (Guardian Unlimited -- Life)
Bees sting horses, riders and rescuers Sep 25, 2007
According to the press release, the victim and her companion were both thrown from their horses when bee stings aggravated the animals. Though one of the riders was uninjured, a forty-nine year old female was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Garden makeover soaks up lots of time Sep 21, 2007
I have had several reports of bee stings on the lips of people sipping colas containing sweet-loving yellow jacket wasps. Avoid planting fall bulbs on the winter-shaded north side of buildings, hedges or tree trunks, or their foliage won't get the winter sun they need. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Long pegged for deputy marshal post Sep 21, 2007
Fire Chief Andy Lockman reported that there have been numerous reports of trouble with bee stings and he urged residents to be careful when working in the yard. Lockman also warned of potential fire hazards brought about by drought conditions. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Rushford Clinic, pharmacy set to open interim offices Sep 19, 2007
Freiderichs waded in chest-deep water to retrieve suture kits and epinephrine pens for bee stings, contracting an infection through a sore on her leg. Witt and Friederichs realized the extent of the damage during the rush to help: submerged x-ray equipment in the clinic and customer records floating at the pharmacy. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Are expired drugs OK? Sep 18, 2007
Although it may not be a big problem with less potent aspirin or topical cream, it could be a serious problem for drugs such as epinephrine which is used to treat anaphylactic shock by people with bee stings, which Joyce is allergic to. Besides potency of medicines, storage also is important due to its ability to break down in different environments. (Cadillac News, MI)
Bees attack immigrants, Border Patrol agents Sep 17, 2007
She had gone into anaphylactic shock because of the bee stings, and was flown to a Tucson hospital in serious condition, Miller said ... "All of these guys had bee stings and fall injuries," Miller said. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Disabled man killed by massive bee attack... Sep 16, 2007
Know if youre allergic to bee stings and talk to your doctor about antidotes; one sting can be deadly. Dont remove stingers with your fingers; doing so can spread the poison. (The Drudge Report)
When beehives don't behave Sep 15, 2007
Seek medical attention if breathing is difficult, if stung many times or if allergic to bee stings. Sponsors. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Lick Fire fully contained Sep 13, 2007
MORGAN HILL / Lick Fire contained, 47,760 acres burned (San Francisco Chronicle)
