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

Apr 25, 2024 · This rare disease causes an early decay of nerve cells in the brain. Learn about its symptoms and how treatments may help.

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 that help to …

Huntington’s disease is an inherited condition that causes brain cells to slowly lose function and die. It affects the cells in parts of your brain that regulate voluntary movement and memory.

Huntington disease is a brain disorder in which brain cells, or neurons, in certain areas of your brain start to break down. As the neurons degenerate, the disease can lead to emotional disturbances, loss of …

Huntington's disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of thinking ability (cognition). Adult-onset Huntington's disease, the most common …

Huntington's disease is a genetic movement disorder causing brain nerve cell degeneration, resulting in uncontrolled movement and cognitive dysfunction.

Dec 11, 2025 · Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that you can inherit from your parents. The symptoms of Huntington's disease typically start in a person's early 40s. Getting tested for …

Massachusetts General Hospital's Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence provides comprehensive care for individuals at every stage of Huntington’s disease, from those at genetic risk with no …

Dec 19, 2025 · What is Huntington disease? Huntington disease is a hereditary neurological disease characterized by irregular, involuntary muscle movements and progressive cognitive decline. It is …