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Huntington’s disease is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder that causes problems with movement, behavior, and cognitive ...

New research identifies 16 genes linked to Alzheimer's risk while experts emphasize powerful lifestyle changes that could protect your brain health as you age.

Although lifestyle choices can lead to heart disease, there are certain diagnoses that are the product of genetics alone.