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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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

A veteran neurologist’s book offers tools for navigating the ‘turbulent world’ of Huntington’s disease

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  In the fight against any disease, affected individuals and health professionals can arm themselves with an invaluable t...
Wednesday, December 30, 2015

‘Concussion’: advocating for the truth about brain diseases

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In this era of growing concern over sports injuries, increased prevalence of neurological diseases, and pioneering brain research, the just...
Friday, September 04, 2015

New film unmasks the raw reality of Huntington’s disease

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A new, award-winning documentary film, The Huntington’s Disease Project: Removing the Mask , reveals the raw reality of HD so thoroughly an...
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Tuesday, January 06, 2015

Police killing of man with Huntington’s disease spotlights need for affected families to emphasize proactive, dignified approach

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The shooting death of a Philadelphia-area man apparently suffering from Huntington’s disease, which perhaps led him to try to run over poli...
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Friday, May 16, 2014

Support from unaffected relatives makes big difference in fight against Huntington’s disease

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May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month. Building awareness in the fight to defeat HD means expanding knowledge of this deadly bra...
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