Superbug-killing viruses could mean Londoners are far less likely to get sepsis

Superbug-killing viruses could mean Londoners are far less likely to get sepsis Exposure to bacteria that cause sepsis is less than half of those in South Wales This could be due to more superbug-killing viruses circulating in the capital  Sepsis kills at least 52,000 a year in UK, but rates vary greatly between regions  By … Read more

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY reveals how to have a restful slumber – and fight off viruses 

You may have sprinkled lavender oil on your pillow, invested in blackout blinds or even bought over-the-counter medication in search of a good night’s sleep. All well and good, but you might not have realised that one major way of improving your sleep is to be found in the kitchen, rather than the bedroom or … Read more

Air filter could kill 99.9% of deadly bacteria and viruses floating in the air

A new air filter may be able to kill bacteria and viruses floating in the air in the blink of an eye.  The device uses ‘non-thermal plasma’ (NTP), a gas which causes molecules to react with oxygen to create ozone.  Ozone is known to be anti-bacterial and destroys pathogens by rupturing their cell walls.  But … Read more