Huntington’s disease is a hereditary condition that gradually breaks down your brain’s nerve cells, affecting your physical movements, emotions, and cognitive abilities. While it’s possible to manage ...

An experimental gene therapy was found to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease in a “pivotal” Phase 1/2 study, according to drugmaker uniQure, marking a major step toward a potential first ...

There’s no cure for Huntington’s disease, and doctors don’t yet have medications to stop it from progressing. But treatments can help manage some symptoms. Huntington’s disease is an inherited ...

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 ...

Many people with Huntington’s disease experience chorea, but they are separate conditions. Chorea is one of several common symptoms of Huntington’s disease, but it has other potential causes. Chorea ...

Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder, meaning it is an inherited condition; it causes progressive deterioration of the brain cells, or neurons. The condition may lead to uncontrolled movements, ...

A new review study by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development shows that nearly 1 in 3 people choose to avoid medical information about serious health conditions if they fear they may be ...