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April 2026: This Month in Huntington’s Disease Research

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⏱️ 8 min read | April 2026 showed us a toxic HTT fragment is center stage in mouse research, CRISPR is showing promise in mouse studies, AI and wearables move closer to the clinic, and 2 studies shine a light on the weight carried by HD caregivers.

May Awareness 2026: More than HD – Be Part of It.

News – International Huntington Association

A global awareness and engagement campaign for Huntington’s Disease launches this May The European Huntington Association (EHA) and the International Huntington Association (IHA) are joining forces again, launching a joint […]

Make A Move In May: Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month

Make A Move In May: Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month

May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month – a time to increase understanding, educate, amplify voices, and bring communities together in […]

Novartis shares encouraging news on a treatment for Huntington’s Disease

News – International Huntington Association

We have received an interesting update from the pharmaceutical company Novartis about the medicine they currently are testing for Huntington’s Disease.   Do you remember the study named PIVOT-HD done a […]

Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month – choose your move and make a difference for families

Huntington's Disease Awareness Month - choose your move and make a difference for families

May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month – a time to increase understanding, educate, amplify voices, and bring communities together in […]

Families across UK and Ireland join forces to share experiences for new HD Alliance webinar

Make A Move In May: Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month

As part of our work to build understanding and spread the word during Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month, we are proud […]

The founding of The Arabic Huntington Association is a sign of a more connected HD community

News – International Huntington Association

We are so delighted to share that on 27 March 2026, a significant step forward was taken for the Huntington’s Disease (HD) community in the Arab region. Representatives from several […]

Francophone Youth Day

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Building Connections The First Francophone Youth Day – Written by the Moving Forward team on 28th April 2025 On April 25, the Association Huntington France (AHF)…

Community Update: Votoplam data from long-term extention study (Phase 2 LTE)

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Help 4 HD ~ HD Awareness Month 2026

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Email us, if you would like to participate! Katrina@Help4HD.org To submit a video on any of the above topics, please reach out! We can interview you, or you can send in a video. Here is a link to set up a time for video recording: Registration Form | Help 4 HD Internatio Click the link below to receive a #Help4HDSwag box for HD Awareness Month 2026 To receive a Help 4 HD ~ HD Awareness box, please click here: Registration Form | Help 4 HD Internatio

30 Maj – Välkommen på stödgruppsmöte

RHS Riksförbundet Huntingtons Sjukdom

Lördag den 30:e maj är ni varmt välkomna till Stockholm för stödgruppsmöte.  Det är till för alla er berörda familjer med Huntingtons sjukdom, anhöriga, anlagsbärare och unga vuxna över 18 år. Syftet med mötet är att träffa andra personer i en liknade situation och få den senaste uppdateringen om Riksförbundet och om Huntingtons sjukdom. Anmäl…

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The Number on the Scale: What the TFC Score Measures, and Why It Matters Right Now

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⏱️ 10 min read | The Total Functional Capacity score has been used in Huntington’s disease research for decades. Here’s what it measures, what it misses, & why it’s at the center of an anticipated clinical trial.

NDIS Reform Announcement

Huntington's Australia

Huntington’s Australia supports strong, sustainable NDIS reform. But reforms must reflect the reality of progressive neurological conditions like...

Premio Giovanni Bellocchio 2025: il riconoscimento AICH Roma ODV sul giornale del Gemelli

corea di huntington -AICH ROMA ONLUS –

Il giornale Gemelli Informa, organo ufficiale del Policlinico Agostino Gemelli, ha dato rilievo al Premio Giovanni Bellocchio 2025, assegnato da AICH Roma ODV alla Dott.ssa Maria Rita Lo Monaco e al Dott. Diego Ricciardi per il loro impegno nella cura della Malattia di Huntington. La pubblicazione da parte del Gemelli rappresenta un riconoscimento importante non solo per i professionisti premiati, ma […]

L'articolo Premio Giovanni Bellocchio 2025: il riconoscimento AICH Roma ODV sul giornale del Gemelli sembra essere il primo su corea di huntington -AICH ROMA ONLUS -.

Our Team is growing! Welcome our new team members

News – International Huntington Association

The International Huntington Association (IHA) is pleased to announce that our team is growing. We are delighted to welcome Isabel Vermelho, Jarelys Lopez, and Simen Kindervaag, who bring valuable expertise […]

Dancing With a Stranger: Understanding Apathy in Huntington’s Disease Through Caregivers

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⏱️5 min read | Apathy in HD isn’t just “not caring.” It can affect relationships, routines, and emotional connection. A small study of caregivers reveals the heavy toll of apathy and the value of safe spaces to share experiences.

Webinarium 5 maj – Att testa sig- vägen till ett besked

RHS Riksförbundet Huntingtons Sjukdom

Webinar 5/5 18:00 Att testa sig – vägen till ett besked Välkomna att delta på ett inspirerande webinar med fokus på testprocessen för Huntingtons sjukdom. Webinariet kommer bestå av en genetisk vägledare som berättar om sitt arbete och ger kunskap om hur testningsprocessen kan gå till, steg för steg. Samt 2 unga vuxna som kommer…

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Moving Forward Presented to the Polish HDCommunity

Moving Forward

“Only Together Can We Move Forward” Moving Forward Presented to the Polish HD Community – Written by the Moving Forward team on 23rd April 2026 At…

HIPE ~ Baltimore: April 25th, 2026

Help 4 HD International

Help 4 HD will be in Baltimore for our first in-person HIPE of 2026. Our schedule is packed full of content sure to fulfill everyone's interests whether that be chorea management, upcoming and current trials, community stories, what to expect during a clinical trial, or a panel of experts ready to answer some really complex questions. If you are interested in watching, but aren't able to join us live in Baltimore, you can join us virtually on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/help4h...

Fund the Buzz: The $8,000 Reason HDBuzz Can Tell You the Truth

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⏱️ 6 min read | HDBuzz is launching Fund the Buzz, our spring fundraising campaign! We’re independent, pharma funding-free, and run by scientists who know HD. Help us keep the lights on (and stay lawsuit-free).