At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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At Risk for Huntington's Disease

curehd.blogspot.com

HD is a genetically caused brain disorder that causes uncontrollable bodily movements and robs people's ability to walk, talk, eat, and think. The final result is a slow, ugly death. Children of parents with HD have a 50-50 chance of inheriting the disease. There is no cure or treatment.

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Tags: Huntington Disease, Brain, Disease and Condition, Walking, Mortality, disease

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