HUNTINGTONS DISEASE

May 10 2025HEALTH

The Ripple Effect of Huntington's Disease on Families

Huntington's disease is a tough journey for the whole family. It's not just about the person who has it. The people who care for them and the kids in the family also go through a lot. Until now, most studies have looked at one group at a time. They haven't really put all the pieces together to see the full picture. The disease affects everyone differently. For the p...

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

Huntington's Disease and the Power of Timed Eating

Huntington's disease is a challenging condition that affects movement, cognitive function, and mental health. Currently, there is no cure, so researchers are constantly exploring new methods to aid those affected. One intriguing approach is time-restricted eating, where individuals consume all their meals within a specific time frame each day. This method is similar ...

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Huntington’s Mystery: A Slow Build to Tragedy

Scientists have recently found something astonishing about Huntington’s disease, a serious brain disorder passed down through families. They’ve known about the genetic mutation that causes it for a while, but they weren't sure why people with the mutation don't have symptoms until they’re older. It turns out, this mutation is silent for years. It grows slowly over t...

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Tracking Huntington's Disease with the TFC Scale

The total functioning capacity (TFC) scale has been a key tool in studying Huntington's disease (HD), helping researchers and doctors monitor how the disease progresses over time. This research looks into how TFC scores change naturally as people with HD age and considers the length of a particular gene repeat, known as the CAG repeat. The study also evaluates the us...

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