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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Friday, January 18, 2013

Huntington's disease and the perils of adoption

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Because Huntington’s disease is inherited, its sudden appearance can send family relationships into a state of shock. Many HD fa...
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