Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Matt Viser Globe Staff April 09, 2018 WASHINGTON — His vivid tales of Oval Office meetings have captivated Washington. His writings — contemporaneous memos from meetings with President Trump — are Exhibit A in an investigation into potential obstruction of justice. His forthcoming book is generating epic amounts of buzz.But long before he became a best-selling author, former FBI director James Comey was an aspiring news reporter and columnist for his college paper, where he tested his abilities as a provocateur who could trigger debate over heated subjects of the day.The topics he tackled on the Virginia campus of the College of William and Mary in the early 1980s were sometimes quite substantial: He wrote penetrating articles about the need to attract more black students to the school and called for greater attention to the issue of campus rape. … [Read more...] about Sophomoric and substantial: The college journalism career of James Comey
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The best — and worst — school lunches around the world
Story highlights Children eat an important meal at school each day: lunch Here's what lunch is like for kids across countries and how it impacts their health (CNN)For many children, it may be their favorite part of the school day: lunchtime. Yet what's on the menu for this midday meal can vary drastically, depending on where you live, and even could influence a child's academic performance. "When kids eat healthier foods, this can have a really important impact on their cognitive functioning, which can then translate potentially to better academic performance," said Juliana Cohen, an assistant professor of health sciences at Merrimack College in Massachusetts and adjunct assistant professor of nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. "So really, the healthier school meals is a win for both children and for schools," she said. Parenting Without Borders considers how parenting trends and methods differ -- or don't -- around the world. In many parts of … [Read more...] about The best — and worst — school lunches around the world
Teen admitted to all 20 colleges and universities he applied to for admission
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12 Best Herbs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Flare-Ups
Credit:iStock.com/subodhsathe Those experiencing painful abdominal cramping, bloating, and diarrhea, may find natural relief with the use of herbal remedies. These irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms affect more than 60 million people in the U.S. Although pharmaceutical companies offer a wide array of mild to potent prescription drugs for this serious health condition, scientists argue that no safe and effective conventional treatment exists. Fewer side effects and more successful results may come in the form of herbs for IBS. IBS tends to affect more women than men. While the condition has no direct cause, there are factors that may trigger the onset of symptoms. These can include a malfunction in communication between the intestinal tract and the brain, an imbalance of bacteria in the gut, an infection, or inflammation. IBS patients may be advised to follow a low-carbohydrate diet based on the dietary acronym known as FODMAP. This stands for fermentable, oligosaccharide, … [Read more...] about 12 Best Herbs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Flare-Ups
The 10 best period tracking apps
Periods usually arrive once each month, but the exact date, flow, cramp severity, and accompanying symptoms are not quite that consistent. For this very reason, the app market is flooded with period trackers that aim to offer insight into your monthly cycle. Bleeding occurs every 28 days for the majority of women, but it is common for the menstrual cycle to be either shorter or longer in duration and for bleeding to start anywhere from day 21 to day 40. Period length may also vary and last for 3–8 days, with an average of 5 days. Bleeding is often heaviest on days 1 and 2 and starts to become lighter thereafter. Tracking your period can be useful for several reasons. Period tracking can help you to get to know your own body and cycle and observe any symptoms — such as mood swings or headaches — that may occur during a particular phase of your cycle. Period tracking can help to identify any changes to your menstrual cycle that may be an indicator of potential health … [Read more...] about The 10 best period tracking apps