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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.
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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?
The physical symptoms of diabetes need managing 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Recent research revealed that seven out of ten people feel overwhelmed by the demands of living with the disease.
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways that causes repeated bouts of coughing. It can affect anyone of any age, but is a particularly horrible condition for babies and young children. But how do you spot the signs?
