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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation  |  Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Asante plans to build center for neuroscience services Camp and fish for free at Oregon state parks next weekend 10 things to know for Friday SOU launches arts institute for high school students It's a family affair for these trick riders at the Expo Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency services Metal thieves ordered to pay $206,394 Police arrest repeat offender after 90-minute chase Report of shooting in Jacksonville was a hoax, police say Missing Ashland woman found dead Politics and Elections Case, Salmon leading in Central Point School Board race Lundberg, Mannenbach leading Eagle Point races Jackson County district election turnout under 17 percent Arthur I. 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Skin cancer rates continue to increase and cause more deaths each year, with one in five Americans expected to develop skin cancer in a lifetime. Fortunately, progress in treatment has rapidly accelerated in the past few years due to an improved understanding of how skin cancer forms. It began at the turn of the century when scientists identified proteins that play a critical role in how skin cells multiply and grow. In basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer, scientists learned that damage to skin cells caused by UV radiation can lead to mutations in a group of proteins important for cell growth. Doctors now know how to use medicines specifically designed to block the excess signals occurring in cancer cells in nearly all of these advanced cases. In 2002, scientists discovered a mutation in a protein responsible for half of all advanced cases in melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. In just 10 years after this discovery, medicines targeting this mutation were approved by the FDA. Recently, other medicines have also become available to reduce the likelihood the cancer will stop responding to treatment. As seasons change and UV rays grow stronger, it is essential for preventative measures to mirror the recent strides in treatment development. On both fronts research presses onward, aiming to reverse the rising tide of this deadly disease. Read more about the real dangers of skin cancer at gene.com. — Family Features CHILDREN’S HEALTH Wondering what the best foods are to fuel your little one’s growth? According to the Mayo Clinic, parents should guide their kids toward nutrient-dense foods to ensure proper development. These foods include protein-filled foods like lean meats, beans and eggs; fruit (rather than sugary fruit juice); vegetables (especially dark green leafy veggies); whole grains; and low-fat dairy products. — More Content Now SENIOR HEALTH The older we get, the more likely we are to lose our sense of smell. A diminished sense of smell can be a sign of several other conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and hypertension. People who lose their sense of smell are also are more likely to get into accidents, including cooking accidents, eating spoiled foods and not smelling a gas leak. Talk to your doctor if you have noticed a change in your sense of smell. — More Content Now NEW RESEARCH Researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control have found that as few as a third of Americans regularly use sunscreen. Although the dangers of skin cancer have been well-publicized for years, researchers found that sunscreen is most frequently used by women on their faces, people with higher household income, people with sun-sensitive skin and people who engage in aerobic activity on a regular basis. — More Content Now BOOK PICK ‘The Upside of Stress,’ by Kelly McGonigal More than forty-four percent of Americans admit to losing sleep over stress. And while most of us do everything we can to reduce it, Stanford psychologist and bestselling author Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., delivers a startling message: “Stress isn’t bad.” In “The Upside of Stress,” McGonigal highlights new research indicating that stress can, in fact, make us stronger, smarter, and happier — if we learn how to embrace it. — Avery MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 29, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Comment or view comments   /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ »  STAY INFORMED   Email NewsLetter   Sign Up Today   Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed   Email newsletter   Sign Up Today   Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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