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Why Huntington’s Shows Up in Midlife
Onset of symptoms may be tied to weakening of neurons, study finds

People With Huntington’s Report Discrimination
Businesses, the public, even families are involved, study finds

Discovery Sheds Light on Huntington’s Disease
Researchers identify protein that could lead to treatment or prevention

Scientists Uncover New Weapon Against Huntington’s
Treatment could save brain cells from ravages of neurodegenerative disease

Scientists ID Compounds That Prevent Brain Nerve Damage
Finding could help develop new drugs to treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's diseases

Compound Reverses Huntington’s Symptoms in Mice
Treatment slowed reduction of brain size, improved motor functioning, study finds

First Treatment Sanctioned for Chorea in Huntington’s Patients
The involuntary jerky movements that accompany the disease

Most Early-Onset Dementia Not Alzheimer’s
Other neurodegenerative, autoimmune diseases are more often cause, study finds

Molecule Promising Against Huntington’s Disease
C2-8 battles the brain illness, mouse study shows

Drug May Shield Brain Cells From Huntington’s Disease
Dopamine-reducing med shows promise in mice