Feature Channels: Fall

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Western Carolina University's fearless fall foliage forecaster Katherine Mathews is predicting a colorful autumn leaf season for the mountains of Western North Carolina.

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Tired of spinach, bored with broccoli? Experts say there's a new generation of superfoods that promise to do double or triple-duty when it comes to preventing illness.

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Soils may dictate the array of fall colors as much as the trees rooted in them, according to a forest survey out of North Carolina.

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It's that time again. Witches, gosts, and maybe even Dora the Explorer, will go out trick-or-treating. Health wise, Halloween in itself is not all that bad. It's a pretty good community event, and even eating your favourite candies is alright. But when Halloween candies last until Christmas, you might want to start asking yourself a few questions. This Halloween, Canadian Institutes of Health Research experts are giving tips and offering advice.

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Loyola physician says now is the best time to get vaccinated before coming of the flu season.

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While Halloween, with all its candy and treats, may be a child's dream come true, it can turn into a nightmare for parents who have been touting the benefits of healthy eating the rest of the year. How do you keep your kids from devouring all that candy in one sitting? It takes a bit of planning, says Connie Diekman, R.D., director of University nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis and president of the American Dietetic Association.

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Need some great Halloween safety tips? Go no further - thanks to the Center for Young Children at the University of Maryland.

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Just in time for Halloween, a new University of Maryland exhibit looks at just how mysterious...and haunted the campus is, as well as the surrounding area. Don't be afraid to take a look at... "Mysterious Maryland."

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At Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Joseph Cifelli, Ed.D., assistant professor of science education, recently surveyed his undergraduate students about their preferences in Halloween treats. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups was the hands down most popular choice, followed by Snickers, Swedish Fish, Twix and Skittles. "It's clear that our students reflect the national consumer trend and candy is still the number one Halloween treat," says Dr. Cifelli.

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Across America, ghost stories help college students learn the rules of life on campus and aid young people in navigating complex relationships. But don't be spooked: The ghosts of campus legends are generally friendly, helpful presences, or spirits who wish to share a cautionary tale of some sort.

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E-mail spam frustrates computer users every day. A nationally renowned cybersleuth and veteran consultant to the FBI warns against the threat of spam.

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Every year, an unknown number of hunters never make it back home because their hearts suffer problems brought on by the strenuous exercise and dramatic bursts of activity that hunting can bring. U-M experts says, hunters can take steps now to protect themselves from heart problems during the hunt.

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Although some people may spend part of the Labor Day weekend complaining about their bosses or about job burnout, most Americans are satisfied with their jobs, a new study shows. The study shows that 86 percent of the people interviewed between 1972 and 2006 said they were satisfied at the jobs. The survey found that job satisfaction increases with age.

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Nationally renowned cyberslueth Gary Warner is available to help your readers and viewers understand Internet risks and how to avoid them.

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With the start of the new school year comes football season and tailgating. Make sure that food-borne illness doesn't spoil the fun by following sound food-safety advice from Virginia Cooperative Extension.

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With a rise in the number of overweight children, parents must be extra vigilant when packing their children's lunches... to maintain good eating habits that will last for life and even improve their attention span and academic performance.

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Some children don't enjoy reading.

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Common eye conditions can affect academic performance, so it is crucial for children to have their eyes checked before they start school, say optometrists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry.

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During the summer, many parents let their kids stay up at night and wake up later in the morning.

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Many people wrongly believe that getting a sexually transmitted disease is only for those who engage in risky behavior.