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Increased levels of klotho are thought to combat inflammation and improve cognition, and therapies to boost its production are being developed in the U.S. to target specific neurodegenerative ailments, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
Three-year-old Agatha Acker, in a cute gingham outfit and gas mask, brought along her doll, Betty Lou, also tricked out in a pretty dress, and a gas mask.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood and Adolescence actress Erin Doherty are among the leading contenders for this year's Bafta TV Awards after picking up two nominations each.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Rui Cardoso, a portfolio manager at Beutel Goodman, recommends Japan’s Shionogi, a pharmaceutical company that is developing drugs for depression and ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
How would Mary Lou know why she could see the dragon, when she didn't even know that she shouldn't be able to?
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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