Huntington’s disease is a hereditary disorder that causes a progressive decline in thinking, memory, and the control of movements. On average, the symptoms begin when a person is in their early 40s, ...

Huntington’s disease (HD) is one of those rare conditions that affects not just the patient but the entire family—medically, emotionally and genetically. This inherited brain disorder causes gradual ...

“I’d like to underscore the significance of adopting multifaceted approaches in the study and management of hyperkinetic movement disorders. These approaches should encompass not only motor symptoms ...

WASHINGTON -- Federal regulators on Friday cleared the first treatment approved in the United States for Huntington's, a rare inherited disease that causes uncontrolled movements, deterioration of ...

While Huntington’s disease is progressive and worsens over time, understanding what is to come can help someone with this condition plan for the road ahead. Huntington’s disease is a neurodegenerative ...

Woody Guthrie (1912–1967) was a well-known singer/songwriter with undiagnosed Huntington's disease (HD), born to a family burdened by undiagnosed HD. Guthrie’s mother, Nora, had the disease and was ...