Glutathione Peroxidase Defends Against Huntington's Dementia

Geneticists have discovered a promising direction in Huntington's treatment. In the lab, glutathione peroxidase improved Huntington's disease. Drugs mimicking this activity are already approved for other disorders. Learn about this new approach to treat people with Huntington's.

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Curry Derivative J147 Beats Aricept for Alzheimer's

J147 is a derivative of curry's turmeric spice. It beat the Alzheimer's drug Aricept (generic: donepezil) on several memory tests. The Salk Institute says it may benefit Parkinson's, Huntington's & vascular dementia. Find out how J147 prevented memory loss & slowed Alzheimer's.

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Genentech's New Portfolio to Fight Huntington's, Alzheimer's & Vascular Dementia

DRUG NEWS: Genentech will showcase the breadth and promise of their Neuroscience Portfolio at the 2019 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. It includes new drugs to fight dementia from Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, as well as stroke that can lead to vascular dementia.

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New MCT Oil Holds Promise for Huntington's

A new study suggests that triheptanoin, a synthetic MCT oil, may provide hope for people with Huntington's dementia.

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You Click & Lundbeck Donates $15 to Huntington's Dementia

As research continues, cures for dementias such as Huntington's are within our grasp. Your support can help make the next discovery possible.

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Huntington's Dementia Problem Fixed in Mice

Researchers discovered how genetic mutations in Huntington's disease kill brain cells. Learn why this discovery may be relevant to other types of dementia, as well. "We showed the problem could be fixed...," said Dr. Yano. "We don't know if this will work in humans, but it's exciting to have a solid new lead."

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Memantine May Help Huntington's & Other Types of Dementia

New research shows that the Alzheimer's drug memantine (Namenda™) may treat Huntington's dementia. It seems to improve motor learning and coordination, as well as keep cells alive. It appears to work in a way that could also benefit dementia in traumatic brain injury and some forms of stroke. Can memantine offer a multi-type dementia breakthrough?

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