UBC researchers report breakthrough in Huntington treatment
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UBC researchers report breakthrough in Huntington treatment
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May 6, 2019
UBC researchers are reporting a potential breakthrough in the treatment of Huntington disease. Today's Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
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UBC researchers report breakthrough in Huntington treatment00:53 | May 6, 2019 -
Health Matters: Water safety warning after rise in drownings04:23 | June 29, 2026 -
Health Matters: Staying healthy in the sun04:26 | June 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: The importance of clean indoor air during wildfires04:26 | June 17, 2026 -
Infectious diseases surveillance at FIFA World Cup04:53 | June 15, 2026 -
Health Matters: ADHD masking04:56 | June 4, 2026 -
Health Matters: Canadian stroke guidelines04:05 | June 2, 2026 -
Health Matters: Race for the Kids supports BC Children’s Hospital Foundation03:41 | May 29, 2026 -
Health Matters: Support for menstrual concerns04:24 | May 28, 2026 -
Health Matters: Plunge for the Cure04:07 | May 27, 2026 -
Health Matters: New Ebola outbreak04:35 | May 21, 2026 -
Health Matters: Menopause Care04:14 | May 7, 2026 -
Supporting Cause We Care05:26 | May 6, 2026 -
Health Matters: Coping with grief on Mother’s Day05:14 | May 5, 2026 -
Health Matters: Talking to teens about the risks of cannabis poisoning04:01 | April 20, 2026 -
Health Matters: Overcoming the fear and stigma around dementia04:25 | April 17, 2026 -
Health Matters: Maternal substance use05:06 | April 16, 2026 -
Health Matters: Choices Lottery supports kids receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital04:56 | April 10, 2026 -
Health Matters: Dealing with allergy symptoms03:45 | April 7, 2026 -
Health Matters: Movember Canada launches its testicular cancer awareness campaign04:18 | April 6, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Study finds more adults being prescribed ADHD medication04:19 | March 11, 2026 -
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Health Matters: How intimate partner violence increases the risk of heart disease05:11 | February 27, 2026 -
Health Matters: Doctors call for action to address rising cervical cancer rates04:26 | February 26, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ending nicotine dependence04:47 | February 10, 2026 -
Raising awareness for sickle cell disease in hopes of more research02:14 | February 7, 2026
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UBC researchers report breakthrough in Huntington treatment00:53 | May 6, 2019
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Health Matters: Water safety warning after rise in drownings04:23 | June 29, 2026
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Health Matters: Staying healthy in the sun04:26 | June 22, 2026
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Health Matters: The importance of clean indoor air during wildfires04:26 | June 17, 2026
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Infectious diseases surveillance at FIFA World Cup04:53 | June 15, 2026
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Health Matters: ADHD masking04:56 | June 4, 2026
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Health Matters: Canadian stroke guidelines04:05 | June 2, 2026
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Health Matters: Race for the Kids supports BC Children’s Hospital Foundation03:41 | May 29, 2026
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Health Matters: Support for menstrual concerns04:24 | May 28, 2026
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Health Matters: Plunge for the Cure04:07 | May 27, 2026
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Health Matters: New Ebola outbreak04:35 | May 21, 2026
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Health Matters: Menopause Care04:14 | May 7, 2026
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Supporting Cause We Care05:26 | May 6, 2026
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Health Matters: Coping with grief on Mother’s Day05:14 | May 5, 2026
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Health Matters: Talking to teens about the risks of cannabis poisoning04:01 | April 20, 2026
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Health Matters: Overcoming the fear and stigma around dementia04:25 | April 17, 2026
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Health Matters: Maternal substance use05:06 | April 16, 2026
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Health Matters: Choices Lottery supports kids receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital04:56 | April 10, 2026
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Health Matters: Movember Canada launches its testicular cancer awareness campaign04:18 | April 6, 2026
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Health Matters: Colon Cancer Awareness04:34 | March 2, 2026
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Health Matters: How intimate partner violence increases the risk of heart disease05:11 | February 27, 2026
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Health Matters: Doctors call for action to address rising cervical cancer rates04:26 | February 26, 2026
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Raising awareness for sickle cell disease in hopes of more research02:14 | February 7, 2026
UBC researchers report breakthrough in Huntington treatment
Description
May 6, 2019
UBC researchers are reporting a potential breakthrough in the treatment of Huntington disease. Today's Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
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