Kerry Taylor-Smith

Kerry Taylor-Smith

Kerry is a freelance writer and editor, specializing in science and health-related topics. Her work has appeared in many scientific and medical magazines and websites, including Forward, Patient, NetDoctor, YourWeather, the AZO portfolio, and NS Media titles.

Kerry’s articles cover a wide range of topics including astronomy, nanotechnology, physics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and mental health, but she has a particular interest in environmental science, cleantech and climate change. 

​​​Kerry is NCTJ trained, and has a degree Natural Sciences from the University of Bath where she studied a range of topics, including chemistry, biology, and environmental sciences.  

Articles by: Kerry Taylor-Smith

An air purifier standing in the middle of a living room

How do air purifiers work?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith last updated

REFERENCE A device that removes pollutants is an appealing prospect, but how exactly do air purifiers work?

Do air purifiers help with allergies? Image shows woman holding tissue to her nose

Do air purifiers help with allergies?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith, Anna Gora last updated

REFERENCE Air purifiers can improve air quality, but do these devices help relieve allergies?

A woman using an air purifier

Air purifiers vs ionizers: What's the difference?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith last updated

REFERENCE We pit air purifiers against ionizers to get to the bottom of what each appliance really does.

Someone applying a soothing cream to their eczema

How to ease the symptoms of eczema

By Kerry Taylor-Smith last updated

Reference Soothing the dry, itchy skin associated with eczema can be difficult. We investigate how to ease the symptoms of eczema, and whether a humidifier can help

Image of woman potting plants in her home

How is air quality measured at home?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith last updated

Reference As more of us have spent greater amounts of time indoors, the quality of the air we breathe while in enclosed spaces has become ever more important. But how is air quality measured at home?

Can you use an electric toothbrush with braces: image shows woman cleaning braces

Can you use an electric toothbrush with braces?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith published

Reference Can you use an electric toothbrush with braces? We ask the experts how to maintain your daily dental routine with braces

Are teeth considered bones? image shows smile

Are teeth considered bones?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith published

REFERENCE We aim to settle the question: are teeth considered bones?

How often should you floss? image shows woman flossing teeth

How often should you floss?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith published

Reference How often should you floss? Brushing and flossing should be part of any daily oral health routine, but how often should you do it?

Will a dehumidifier in a basement help upstairs?: Dehumidifier standing near a plant and a sofa

Will a dehumidifier in a basement help upstairs?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith published

REFERENCE Find out if a dehumidifier in a basement will help with damp upstairs too.

What to do if your basement is too humid: immage shows basement and cork floor

What to do if your basement is too humid

By Kerry Taylor-Smith published

Reference We establish what to do if your basement is too humid with these handy tips.