Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Key Takeaways Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that you can inherit ...

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 ...

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 ...

uniQure reported positive topline data from the pivotal Phase I/II study of AMT-130 for the treatment of Huntington’s disease. The study met its prespecified primary endpoint, with high-dose AMT-130 ...

Researchers have implicated a new gene in the progression of Huntington's disease in a brain organoid model. The gene may contribute to brain abnormalities much earlier than previously thought. Six ...

Huntington’s disease is a brain disorder that can affect various functions, including the ability to swallow — particularly as the disease progresses. Huntington’s disease is a neurogenerative ...

People affected by Huntington’s disease could at last benefit from the first treatment to slow the fatal neurodegenerative condition. Scientists from University College London (UCL) found patients ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For the first time, scientists have successfully treated someone suffering from Huntington’s disease, a fatal genetic illness with no cure. The Mayo Clinic reports that the ...

The first signs of Huntington’s disease are often subtle changes in coordination, such as clumsiness or trouble with balance. You may also begin to notice changes in thinking, such as difficulty ...