While jellyfish stings are seldom life-threatening, they can be a very unpleasant experience. Stings can cause pain, swelling, and in rare cases, serious reactions like breathing trouble. Treat stings ...

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, ...

A recent study by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, published this month in the journal Toxins, may finally put to rest the ongoing debate about whether to use cold or heat to treat ...

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.

Vinegar has been another popular remedy for jellyfish stings. In many cases, it can deactivate venomous cells that haven’t ...

Spring break is here and spring breakers may be looking to enjoy their vacation by spending time near Texas waters. As Texans head to Galveston and other Texas beaches, Here’s a few safety tips you ...

Jellyfish are causing problems along Volusia County's coast right now, and beachgoers have reported hundreds of stings in the past several days. From Saturday to Thursday morning, 405 jellyfish stings ...

None of the incidents were life threatening, officials said. Hundreds and hundreds of central Florida beach-goers enjoying the sun and surf this week were faced with a very unpleasant shock. About ...

Residents and holiday-makers swimming on the Fraser Coast this summer are being urged to take precautions against Irukandji ...