At Risk for Huntington's Disease

HD is a genetically caused brain disorder that causes uncontrollable bodily movements and robs people's ability to walk, talk, eat, and think. The final result is a slow, ugly death. Children of parents with HD have a 50-50 chance of inheriting the disease. There is no cure or treatment.

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Monday, May 09, 2016

A family united against Huntington’s disease

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The overwhelming challenges of Huntington’s disease frequently provoke serious conflict – even splits – within families. The genetic...
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Saturday, January 16, 2016

Defeating Huntington’s disease starts with taking care of yourself and joining Enroll-HD

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For those of us affected by Huntington’s disease or at risk for it, the fight against the disorder begins by taking care of ourselves. ...
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Tuesday, April 07, 2015

Engaging a ‘scared population’ of Huntington’s disease families by respecting their journeys

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The number of clinical trials for Huntington’s disease treatments has increased exponentially, pushing up the demand for volunteers. Now ad...
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Monday, September 03, 2012

SuperTerry destroys the evil monster Huntington’s disease

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Fifteen-year-old San Diegan Terry Leach wants to destroy Huntington’s disease, the condition that has devastated him since his t...
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