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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TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg died of Addison’s disease. What is it?

The sudden death of TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg highlights the dangers of Addison's disease.

October 11, 2024
Taylor Rousseau Grigg attends an event in 2022 in West Hollywood.

Got canker sores? Try switching your toothpaste.

Sodium lauryl sulfate, a common ingredient used to make toothpaste foamy, has been linked to longer-lasting, more-painful canker sores.

October 9, 2024

Try paddleboarding for a fun full-body workout

Paddleboarding helps improve balance and core strength. It’s also a great way to enjoy the outdoors.

September 25, 2024

Lead found in several ground cinnamon products tested by Consumer Reports

A new study by Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in about one-third of cinnamon powders and spice blends that it tested.

September 12, 2024

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.