Viw Magazine

Men's Weekly

.

Bee aware, but not alarmed: here's what you need to know about honey bee stings

  • Written by Ronelle Welton, University of Melbourne
imageBees don’t attack unless they feel threatened.Shutterstock

A Victorian man died yesterday after being stung by several bees. While bee sting deaths are rare (bees claim around two Australian lives each year), bees cause more hospitalisations than any venomous creature.

imageBee stings cause nearly the same number of deaths each year as snake bites.T...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. The NSW assisted dying bill isn't as robust as Victoria's model
  2. No, you shouldn't eat your placenta, here's why
  3. Three charts on: brain cancer in Australia
  4. Four reasons Victorian MPs say 'no' to assisted dying, and why they're misleading
  5. Violence between residents in nursing homes can lead to death and demands our attention
  6. Cups, lingerie and home-made pads: what are the reusable options for managing your period?
  7. What causes breast cancer in women? What we know, don't know and suspect
  8. Why are rates of domestic violence in Australia still so high?
  9. Can 'brown fat' really help with weight loss?
  10. Time for costly medicine monopolies to go from TPP trade talks
  11. We made great strides with childhood leukaemia – we can do the same for brain cancer
  12. What causes SIDS? What we know, don’t know and suspect
  13. Health Check: which sports supplements actually work?
  14. Infections, complications and safety breaches: why patients need better data on how hospitals compare
  15. Curious Kids: Why do tears come out of our eyes when we cry?
  16. It's not just mums who need to avoid alcohol when trying for a baby
  17. Thunderstorm asthma: who's at risk and how to manage it
  18. Three charts on the state of STIs and blood-borne viruses in Australia
  19. Three proven psychological treatments for young people that need to be funded
  20. The ethics of medical practice in offshore detention facilities

LifeStyle

Why Hurstville Tutoring Supports Strong Academic Growth And Confidence

Students in academically competitive areas often face increasing pressure to perform well across m...

Is a Pop Top Caravan Suitable for a Family of Four?

For families planning road trips across Australia, choosing the right caravan layout can shape the...

The Structural Foundation of Secure and Refined Entrances: Gate Hardware

A gate often forms the first point of contact between a property and the outside world. Its presen...

Considering Combined Surgical Approaches for Natural-Looking Results

Cosmetic procedures are no longer viewed as single, isolated treatments. Many individuals explorin...