Dairy and healthy bones have long been equated, and a brand new study from Boston University published in the Journal of Pediatrics again correlates dairy intake and mineral density in kids’ bones. In fact, on average, kids who consumed two or more servings daily had bone mineral content 175 grams higher than those who did not. But what if your kid doesn’t LIKE dairy? more

Here’s an interesting and compelling slideshow on the effects of plastic bags, which we’ve discussed in DL for years. It’s time for a ban! If San Francisco and now Los Angeles can do it, let’s make it country-wide — and then worldwide. (If China can do it, so can we!) Starting today, don’t forget to take your own … and say “no thanks” if you don’t need one.