The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.

Alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic condition caused by the Lone Star tick, will become a reportable condition for health care ...

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their ...