Subtle signs of neurodegeneration can be detected in blood, CSF, and neuroimaging, up to 20 years before the motor symptoms ...

A recent study published in Cell reveals that the repeated DNA sequence that leads to Huntington’s disease (HD) expands ...

Beta blockers were associated with later appearance of motor symptoms and slower symptom worsening, but an outside expert ...

People genetically susceptible to Huntington's disease often see their movement, mood, and cognition decline slowly over time.

Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington's disease, a devastating and fatal hereditary disorder that ...

Huntington's disease is a hereditary disorder caused by a genetic mutation in the HTT gene, leading to progressive brain cell ...

Subtle changes in the brain, detectable through advanced imaging, blood and spinal fluid analysis, happen approximately twenty years before a clinical motor diagnosis in people with Huntington's ...

Approximately 23 years before a clinical diagnosis, CSF analysis showed very early signs of neurodegeneration with elevated ...

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Here, we break down what to know about this disease, including: What Alzheimer's disease is The difference between Alzheimer's and dementia The ...

Experts recommend seeking medical advice if symptoms persist, worsen, or involve difficulty breathing. Testing is crucial for high-risk individuals, including young children, older adults, or those ...

Ed is a neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK, and a Professor of Neurology at University College London where he is Associate Director of the Huntington’s ...