More people dying from wasp and bee stings 

Here’s some interesting data from the CDC: The number of people dying from bee and wasp stings is on the rise. Between 2001 and 2017, the number of people who died from a sting doubled, from 43 to 89. Approximately 80% of these deaths were in males. Although the CDC data didn’t specify, most people who die as a result of bee and wasp stings are allergic to the poison released by the insect and go into anaphylaxis. The CDC report also didn’t delve into what could have caused this increase in stings, although some reports have suggested that a warming climate could mean that wasps, which usually don’t survive cold winters, could be sticking around for longer. All of which to say, be careful outdoors this weekend!