Dim's Alterations

Antibiotics May Lead to Permanent Alterations in Metabolism

According to recent research, infants given antibiotics have an increased risk of obesity later on in life due to this early alteration of their gut flora.

Condo Smarts: Many alterations don’t comply with building codes

Dear Tony: I am a realtor in Vancouver and have helped many owners buy and sell condos over the years. One of the chronic problems we encounter is the issue over alterations, specifically balcony . . .

Benefits Of Professional Alterations

White Way Cleaners explains the benefits of professional alterations!

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Dress Alterations

Many brides do not realize that buying their dream wedding dress is only the starting point. Wedding dress alterations are not an optional part of the wedding dress process; they are necessary for a dress...

New Research: Women can reduce breast cancer risks predicted by genes

Women with a high risk of developing breast cancer based on family history and genetic risk can still reduce the chance they will develop the disease in their lifetimes by following a healthy lifestyle, new research led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests. White women who are at high risk but who had a low body mass index (a marker for obesity), who did not drink or smoke and who did not use hormone replacement therapy, had roughly the…

Interior Alterations: How to Make Your Home More Accessible

When we think of accessibility, it’s time to go beyond grab bars and rails placed in strategic corners of your home. This especially holds true if you have someone recovering from an accident or surgery or living with a chronic illness, a limitation, a physical, cognitive or sensory disability, or even someone dealing with the […]

9 Basic Alterations You Can Do To Revamp Your Old Clothes

Scientists identify epigenetic alterations involved in autoinflammatory diseases

Researchers from the Chromatin and Disease group of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute, led by Dr. Esteban Ballestar, have identified for the first time epigenetic alterations in autoinflammatory diseases, particularly in cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS).

Your Most Common Alteration Questions, Answered!

You said yes to the dress, your special ordered designer wedding dress has arrived to our store, and now it’s time to start thinking about alterations. Here are some of the most commonly aske…

A stitch in time: simple, low-skill clothes mending and alteration techniques

Whether it’s fixing a button, darning a sock, or repairing a fallen hem – you can achieve plenty with a needle, some thread and a little patience

Condo Smarts: Who manages alterations on common property?

Dear Tony: We would like to share a recent decision made by our council that seemed appropriate at the time. Given the bylaws, the type of request to alter common property and the advice of our . . .

10 Ways to Upgrade Your Home for an Older Family Member

You want your home to be a place where every member of your family feels welcome, comfortable, and safe. As parents and loved ones age, you may need to make some changes around the house...

10 Things to Know Before You Go Wedding Dress Shopping

Don't set foot in the bridal salon without brushing up on your gown shopping basics.

SLE Breakthrough Finds a Link Between Microbial Translocation and Autoantibodies

Plasma microbial translocation may play a role in the development of autoantibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus, researchers find. The discovery may lead to new treatments in lupus.