Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most jellyfish stings are not life-threatening, but they can be painful. Hot water is your first line of defense. (Getty Creative) ...

You’re wading in the sandy shallows off the California coast when your foot touches something soft and silky. As you take your next step, you experience a sudden shock: first a sharp pain, then an ...

A stingray sting can be very painful and can also cause symptoms like nausea and muscle cramps. In rare cases, you may have trouble breathing. However, stingray stings are generally not fatal unless ...