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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
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
May 2-3 The Mary Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour: Real Gardens by Real People features self-guided tours of 34 gardens spanning Long Beach to San Clemente from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
On the way back to Lou Ann’s, I start thinking about Ana and Two Truths and a Lie.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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