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Do you have Huntington's disease or knowsomeone who does? While Huntington's is a hereditary, degenerative,and ultimately terminal brain disease, you can find help andsupport!

What is Huntington's Disease?

Huntington's disease (HD) slowly diminishes the affectedindividual's ability to walk, talk, and reason. In time, the personwith HD relies completely upon others for their personal care. HDaffects the lives of entire families - emotionally,psychologically, socially, and economically. HD affects males,females, and knows no ethnic and racial boundaries. Every child ofa person with Huntington's disease has a 50/50 chance of inheritingthe fatal gene.

Application Features:

■ Education – Information – Resources!

■ What do you know about HD? Try the HD Trivia Quiz! Brush up onterminologies and stay informed!

■ Find studies and trials for Huntington’s disease in your area:ClinicalTrials.gov

■ Stay up to date on news within the international HDcommunity!

■ Research and Medical updates and articles.

■ Doctors and Support Groups – Internationally!

■ Listen to podcasts pertaining to Huntington’s disease.

■ “The Huntington’s Disease Project: Removing the Mask” -Documentary
A Film created solely by individuals within the JHD/HD community.View The Documentary Trailer! View the international video entriesfor the film! Submit your video testimony!