Biological Health Services

12/08/2024

How a fungus is causing problems for party goers

In the midst of their revelry, festival-goers in California unwittingly kicked up the invisible spores of a dangerous fungus while dancing in the dust.

03/08/2024

Forever chemicals and a new method based to remove…

Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming 'forever chemicals' from water—using 3D printing.

31/07/2024

A beautiful article describing how movement through time is described and the physics behind it.

For thousands of years, scholars pondered the question of how anything can move in our world. The problem seemed to have been solved—until the development of quantum mechanics

29/07/2024

We May Have Found a Target For Treating The Fatigue of Long COVID : ScienceAlert

Researchers have just discovered a process in fruit flies which links inflammation with impaired motor function, providing researchers with a potential target for treating the persistent muscle fatigue that follows many infections.

14/07/2024

Are warmer temperatures causing fungi to attack humans? Two deaths in China suggest it may be

The pathogen’s unusual characteristics raise concerns that climate change could make fungal infections increasingly dangerous to humans

Read in The Telegraph:

The pathogen’s unusual characteristics raise concerns that climate change could make fungal infections increasingly dangerous to humans

06/07/2024

More reasons to look out for other immune triggers like mould. Beware of black mould mucormycosis also.

Even in those without long COVID.

05/07/2024

The role of mitochondria in health

Chronic stress has emerged as a significant factor affecting mitochondrial function, with far-reaching implications for both physical and mental health....

04/07/2024

Exciting times for research into the ‘home’ and how this affects our health & happiness.

University of South Australia researcher Dr Isabella Bower explains her research into how buildings affect brain function.

03/07/2024

I will be speaking on ABC WA later today on the mould issues at this site.

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Please note as a precautionary measure we’ve closed the gym until an assessment of the space can be undertaken.

On 1 July 2024 the presence of mould was identified inside the administration office at the Centre. The City’s Environmental Health team immediately investigated, and the gym was identified as also possibly affected. Under the advice of the Department of Health and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons and staff, the City has moved to close the gym as a precautionary measure effective 5pm, 2 July 2024.

Our priority is the well-being of our community, and we are taking immediate steps to assess the situation in consultation with the Department of Health and with the help of professional experts.

Other areas of the Centre remain open to the public including the

✅ Stadium
✅ Pools and pool deck
✅ Creche
✅ Spa and Sauna
✅ Group Fitness Classes (as per normal)
✅ Compound (between 5am-9pm Mon-Fri and 8am-6pm weekends access through front doors)

We appreciate this is an inconvenience for patrons and our community and are committed to resolving this matter as quickly and efficiently as possible. We will provide regular updates to all patrons and the community as soon as they come to hand.

Members will receive an email with membership fee information including the option to suspend or receive a 50% discount on their memberships if still wanting to access other services.

Thank you for your understanding. For more information please contact our team on phone 📞 9021 9600 or email [email protected]

30/06/2024

The diagnostic criteria for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) have been questioned by several researchContinue readingThe problems with POTS