Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to break down over time. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning only one parent needs to carry the gene for a child to be at risk. Common symptoms include behavioral changes, abnormal movements, dementia, and difficulty swallowing and speaking. While there is no cure, lifestyle interventions including diet, supplements, exercise and social support can help manage symptoms and potentially delay onset. The disease is caused by destruction of cells in the basal ganglia and approximately 1 in 33,333 people in the US are affected.

1. Huntington’s DiseaseBy Alexus Carver & Kaitlyn Harris

2. What is Huntington’s?Huntington's disease is a disorder passed down through families in which certain nerve cells in the brain waste away, or degenerate. It affects people’s ability to move, think, or talk.

3. How is it inherited??? Is an autosomal dominant condition

4. only one parent must have this gene in order for a child to inherit this.SymptomsBehavior changes may occur

5. Abnormal and unusual movements

6. Dementia slowly gets worse

7. Anxiety, stress, and tension

8. Difficulty swallowing

9. Speech impairmentHow is it tested?A blood test is now available that can determine, in almost all cases, whether a person has the HD gene. This test cannot, however, predict when symptoms will begin or the course of the disease.

10. How many people get this?approx 1 in every 33,333 or 0.00% or 8,160 people in USA