Walking barefoot, waving your hands while talking, sipping soda - you might not notice the bee or wasp nearby until you get stung. Ow. The venom these creatures inject into your skin not only hurts a ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD You can use anti-itch creams and antihistamines to help treat bug bites and stings at home. Identifying the type of bite or sting is important for choosing the ...

Conditions this year are more favourable for wasps than in 2024 [Getty Images] A boom in wasp and other insect numbers has led to GPs hosting thousands of appointments with patients who had been stung ...

The NHS has released a comprehensive list of the insect bites you could potentially suffer as temperatures rise across the UK. The joys of summer often see millions of Brits flocking outdoors to bask ...