Teddy Amenabar

Washington, D.C.

General assignment reporter

Education: University of Maryland, BA in journalism

Teddy Amenabar is a general assignment reporter for the Well+Being team covering health news, including environmental health risks, social media trends and fitness. Before that, he was a contributing writer to Launcher, The Post's gaming and esports vertical, and worked on the newsroom's audience team. He joined The Post in 2015.
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Apple unveils AirPods that can work as hearing aids

Apple unveiled new Airpods at its September launch event that will feature hearing aid capabilities.

September 9, 2024
Apple announced new hearing aid features for the AirPods Pro during its annual Apple Event on Monday.

How to protect yourself from mosquito bites

Health experts say the “gold standard” against bug bites is DEET, a chemical repellent developed almost 80 years ago to help the U.S. Army keep mosquitoes away.

August 28, 2024

What is Legionnaires’ disease, and how does it spread?

People can catch Legionnaires’ disease by inhaling small water droplets containing Legionella, a bacteria.

August 13, 2024
A 1978 microscopic image from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the bacteria Legionella, which cause Legionnaires' disease.

Rugby star Ariana Ramsey is making the most of free Olympic health care

Ramsey is going viral for her videos about her multiple medical appointments and the free health care offered at the Olympic Village in Paris.

August 9, 2024
Ariana Ramsey, center, runs toward Grace Crompton of Great Britain during an Olympic rugby match in Paris on July 29.

Did swimming in the Seine make athletes sick? Here’s what we know.

Two Olympic triathlon swimmers dropped out of the mixed relay competition due to illness, although the cause hasn’t been confirmed.

August 5, 2024
Athletes dive into the Seine to compete in the swimming portion of the mixed relay triathlon on Monday.

What is rugby sevens, and how can I start playing, too?

Rugby sevens is a fast, intense, 14-minute variation of rugby, but most Americans know little about how to start playing or get their kids on a team.

August 1, 2024
Alex Sedrick of the U.S. women's rugby sevens team scores a try during the bronze medal match between United States and Australia at the Paris Olympics on July 30.

Some dark chocolates contain heavy metals. Should you be concerned?

Researchers discovered lead and cadmium in tested cocoa products, but the levels are not alarming, they said.

July 31, 2024

What to know about cheaper, imitation weight-loss drugs

The popularity of off-brand GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has surged as some consumers struggle to find or afford the brand-name, FDA-approved medications.

July 18, 2024
Ashley Dunham prepares her weekly dosage of a compounded weight-loss drug. (Malcom Jackson for The Washington Post)

What is ‘Teflon flu’? It’s linked to a coating on some nonstick pans.

Confirmed cases of the illness remain rare, but scientists said some pans can burn off potentially harmful fumes if heated to very high temperatures.

July 16, 2024
(Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post)

What causes lupus? A new study reveals potential treatment options.

The researchers identified insufficient activity of a receptor in the T cells as a potential “root cause” of the disease.

July 12, 2024
People with lupus that affects their skin most commonly have a “butterfly” or red rash on the nose and cheeks following sun exposure.