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Kerry Taylor-Smith
Freelance journalist
BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences
Kerry has been a freelance writer, editor and proofreader since 2016; she specialises in science and health-related topics.
Kerry has written on everything from astronomy to nanomaterials to mental health and social media, and everything in between.
Kerry has an honours degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Bath where she studied a range of topics including chemistry, biology, and environmental sciences. NCTJ-trained, she became staff writer at Laboratory News before being promoted to web editor in 2011. She would spend her days writing science-based news and features, as well as interviewing scientists and writing editorial comment pieces.
As a freelance writer, Kerry’s work has appeared in many science, medical and lifestyle magazines and various websites, including Patient, NetDoctor and the AZO and Compelo Medical portfolios. Her articles cover a wide range of topics including nanotechnology, physics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and environmental issues, amongst many others.
Recently contributed to:
Whooping cough is on the rise across England with the The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reporting 1,319 cases in England in March, and more than 900 in February. One half of cases seen this year have been in the under-15s, with the highest rates in babies under three months of age. Here we look at how to spot the signs of this highly contagious infection which can effect anyone but can be particularly serious for babies and infants - and how to tell if it less serious.
Smoking is bad for you but it's effects on your skin's health may not be the first thing you think of. We explore how this deadly habit can damage the largest organ of the body - the skin.
For one in four people, the arrival of warmer weather marks the beginning of an annual struggle against hay fever. The Kenalog hay fever injection has previously offered relief to many in the UK, but the potential risks of this jab has caused the NHS to stop prescriptions. Concerns over side effects have even spurred the UK government to ban social media adverts - although some companies continue to breach this law. We explore the safety concerns of getting the hay fever jab elsewhere.
Detox diets and cleanses, which are often celebrity endorsed, promise a significant weight loss in a short space of time. But is this quick fix better than going to a gym and putting in the hard work?
Obesity is an ever-increasing problem in the UK, where it is estimated that one in five children aged between 4 and 5 years are overweight or obese, rising to one in three by the time they are aged 10-11 years.
