At the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, Douglas S. Paauw, MD, MACP, a professor of medicine at the University of Washington, ...

Swimming in Florida's waters? Be mindful and avoid this often unseen animal, which can cause pain if you accidentally come into contact with it.

As thousands of Filipinos head to beaches for a well-deserved break, authorities are reminding the public to follow essential ...

Most jellyfish are passive ... More promising for serious irukandji stings, at least in the short term, is a treatment being used in the TownsvilleHospital’s intensive care unit: the infusion ...

While the man o' war closely resembles a jellyfish, it actually belongs to a group called siphonophores. They're named for ...

The common cannonball jellyfish is generally harmless — some locals even toss the cannonballs back in the surf — but others can cause painful or even dangerous stings. “They’re not very ...

The man o' war, often mistaken for a jellyfish, has a painful sting. Beach Safety Director Daryl Paul advises beachgoers to avoid man o' war and flush stings with fresh water. Panama City Beach is ...

"Most insect stings result in mild, localised reactions that settle on their own within a few hours or days, and treatment is generally focused on relieving symptoms," the spokesperson told Yahoo Life ...

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Mild winter weather creates ideal conditions for these jelly-like creatures that travel by wind and wash ashore in spring.