Huntington's disease (HD), also known as Huntington's chorea, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease [7] that is mostly inherited. [8] It typically presents as a triad of progressive psychiatric, …

Apr 25, 2024 · Huntington's disease causes nerve cells in the brain to decay over time. The disease affects a person's movements, thinking ability and mental health. Huntington's disease …

Huntington’s disease is a progressive brain condition that affects your brain cells. Learn more about the symptoms, available treatment and prognosis.

Apr 8, 2025 · Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die. The disease attacks areas of the brain …

Sep 24, 2025 · One of the cruellest and most devastating diseases – Huntington's – has been successfully treated for the first time, say doctors. The disease runs through families, …

Huntington disease is a brain disorder that can lead to emotional disturbances, loss of intellectual abilities, and uncontrolled movements.

Nov 7, 2025 · Huntington disease is a rare hereditary neurological disease characterized by irregular and involuntary movements of the muscles and progressive loss of cognitive ability. …

Apr 17, 2025 · Huntington's Disease Huntington’s disease is a genetic (inherited) progressive brain disorder that leads to uncontrolled movements and difficulties with balance, walking, …

Overview of Huntington’s Disease HD affects the whole brain, but certain areas are more vulnerable than others. Pictured above in blue is the striatum – an area deep in the brain that …

Aug 9, 2025 · Diagnosing Huntington’s disease involves a combination of clinical examination, family history, and genetic testing. A neurologist will typically look for the characteristic …