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Nick Webster

Nick Webster

Health Editor
Nick has been reporting for The National since 2015, with a focus on health-news articles and a keen eye on human-interest topics. His background is as a health, crime, and public affairs reporter in regional media in the UK. As a Dubai-based reporter, he also covers general news in the emirate and elsewhere in the country and is experienced in reporting on a variety of sectors including economic crimes, wildlife trafficking and animal welfare issues. Nick is a Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow.
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The benefits of stopping smoking aren't just health-related. Paulo Vecina / The National
Abu Dhabi anti-smoking programmes do more than save lives, study suggests

Programmes helping people to quit smoking in Abu Dhabi can save more than 16 times the cost of the schemes

UAEAugust 16, 2025
Liver transplant. Photo: BMC
'Nothing short of a miracle': Baby Ahmed youngest in UAE to get liver transplant

Ahmed's life was saved by liver donation from his aunt

UAEAugust 13, 2025
Chocolate could be an unlikely component of future flu vaccines. Getty
Why chocolate is poised to be key ingredient in fight against winter flu

Scientists explore cocoa compound, a potential gateway to new treatment

UAEAugust 12, 2025
The number of couples entering parenthood is falling but statistics show there is more to it than fertility issues. Getty Images
New fertility treatments offer hope of reversing declining birth rates in UAE

Science helps Emirati couple welcome first child after five years of trying

UAEAugust 09, 2025
The greatest weight loss was recorded in those taking the highest 36 milligram dose of Orforglipron. PA
Daily pill helps patients lose 12 per cent of body weight in clinical tests

Trials of Eli Lilly's Orforglipron are latest step in rapidly developing weight loss market

UAEAugust 08, 2025
A worker sprays insecticide at a public housing estate following reports of imported cases of Chikungunya in Hong Kong. Reuters
Advice for UAE travellers as chikungunya virus spreads

Visitors to Asia urged to take extra precautions

UAEAugust 07, 2025
Ghani Souleymane is attempting to complete 100 full-distance T100 triathlons in 100 consecutive days, ending at the Dubai T100 format event on November 16. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai athlete bids for record 100-day triathlon challenge

Ghani Souleymane, from Togo, aims to complete 100 back-to-back competitions

UAEAugust 07, 2025
Jen Blandos has a cancer treatment plan created with details of her genetics. Victor Besa / The National
Doctors turn to genetic tests to improve cancer care

Simple test used to boost individual response to routine drugs

UAEAugust 05, 2025
Runners at Mall of the Emirates taking part in the opening day of the month-long Dubai Mallathon. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Participants beat the heat as Dubai Mallathon gets up and running

Month-long community initiative aims to get people active

UAEAugust 01, 2025
Parts of Beirut Port have had to be rebuilt following the explosion five years ago. Getty Images
The new safety measures now in place at Beirut Port, five years on from explosion

Industry welcomes introduction of changes designed to prevent repeat of 2020 tragedy

UAEAugust 01, 2025
Drinks in the UAE will soon be priced depending on the amount of sugar they contain per 100ml under a new amendment to the country's tax laws. Victor Besa / The National
UAE's sugar tax plan to 'incentivise' drink brands to deliver healthier options

New tiered tariff approach aims for bigger health benefits

UAEJuly 30, 2025
Samira Al Ali is the first woman to be promoted to the rank of brigadier in the 69-year history of Dubai Police. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police officer tells of pride after being named first female Brigadier

Samira Abdullah Al Ali breaks new ground to cap stellar 31-year career

UAEJuly 27, 2025
UAE motorists are urged to exercise caution on the road during wet weather. Photo: Wam
UAE weather: Temperature to hit 49°C on Monday and more rain on way

Al Ain braced for more wet weather after recent downpours

UAEJuly 27, 2025
Media literacy programmes and coping mechanisms were cited by the Unicef report as ways of dealing with trauma. Getty images
Graphic war media is damaging young people's mental health, UN report finds

Secondary trauma has similar impact to PTSD, according to experts

UAEJuly 25, 2025
Outdoor workers are highly exposed to extreme summer heat. Victor Besa / the National
Peak summer brings heat warning for outdoor workers and the elderly in the UAE

As temperatures edge towards 50°C, doctors give tips to those most at risk

UAEJuly 22, 2025
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