"Bee venom is believed to reduce pain and inflammation, especially with arthritis," said Low Dog, who practices in Pecos, N.M. She noted that beekeepers talk about how often they get stung.

Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used bee stings as a form of apitherapy, believing in their efficacy to treat arthritis and rheumatism. This practice continued through the Middle Ages and into modern ...

For others, bee stings cause an allergic reaction that can range from mild to severe. In extreme cases, a bee sting can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis. Approximately 5% to 7.5% of people will ...

royal jelly and bee venom to prevent or treat illness and promote healing - among German beekeepers and to evaluate their experiences with these therapies. A questionnaire incorporating two ...

A mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis reveals that a tiny protein in scorpion venom can deliver steroids to affected joints. A former intern at The Scientist, Amy studied neurobiology at Cornell ...