As people head to the beaches this summer, many will be sharing the waters with jellyfish, whose tentacles can inject a painful venom into the skin. While jellyfish stings aren't that serious, the ...
Many people still believe urine helps jellyfish stings, but research shows it does nothing to reduce pain or neutralize venom ...
Despite the glorious arrival of summer, there’s definitely a sting in the season’s tail – quite literally. Even in the UK, it’s not just sunburn we need to watch out for. From nettles to jellyfish, ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Summer is in full swing, and many people will be headed to Carolina beaches to cool off. If you do go to the beach, though, keep in mind there are some critters that can leave a mark ...
The tentacles of the Portuguese man o' war, (which is technically a siphonophore, a group related to jellyfish), contain harpoon-like cells called nematocysts that deliver painful doses of venom.
Here are the U.S. beaches with the most jellyfish stings, plus which species are common, and expert tips on how to avoid and ...
The two-year-old child was stung by a box jellyfish while he was playing in the shallow waters at Chenang Beach in Langkawi, ...
While swarm of jellies may look serene, you're best off keeping your distance. A sting from the most dangerous jellyfish on Earth can be deadly. Even when we're not looking at the most dangerous, many ...
A two-year-old Russian boy has died from complications after being stung by a box jellyfish at Chenang Beach in Langkawi, ...
A two-year-old Russian boy died on Wednesday (19 November) morning after being stung by a box jellyfish at a popular beach in ...