Teddy Amenabar

Washington, D.C.

General assignment reporter covering internet trends for the Well+Being team

Education: University of Maryland, BA in journalism

Teddy Amenabar is a general assignment reporter for the Well+Being team covering internet trends. Before that, he was a contributing writer to Launcher, The Post's gaming and esports vertical, and worked on the newsroom's audience team for more than seven years. He joined The Post in 2015.
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Latest from Teddy Amenabar

Who can donate blood? What to know about FDA’s new guidelines

The Food and Drug Administration finalized guidelines for blood donations that do away with some long-standing disqualifications for gay and bisexual men.

May 12, 2023

Does weed help with anxiety or cause it? Here’s what experts say.

Cannabis can "turn up the volume" on everything in the brain, including our anxiety.

May 3, 2023

Melatonin gummies may have a higher dose than what’s on the label

Researchers concluded 22 of 25 gummy supplements were “inaccurately labeled” and often contained more melatonin than advertised.

April 25, 2023

That weed you bought might not be as potent as promised, study finds

Colorado researchers found the THC in cannabis they tested was, on average, 23 percent lower than what was reported on the label

April 13, 2023

After a pandemic lull, strep cases are bad again. Here’s what to know.

We spoke to infectious-disease experts to answer common questions about strep, its symptoms and the antibiotic shortages affecting some parts of the country.

April 11, 2023

Can you apologize too much? Sorry, but read this to find out.

Scientific evidence suggests that you should never have to say you’re sorry, for saying sorry.

April 6, 2023

Prebiotic sodas claim to boost your health. Experts are skeptical.

Can you boost your gut, brain and immune health by drinking soda? That’s what some beverage companies want you to believe.

April 4, 2023

An Adderall shortage has not let up. Here is why.

It puts a spotlight on virtual prescribing and supply chain issues.

March 30, 2023

Doctors share advice on dealing with the Adderall shortage

The Post sought advice from physicians who treat children and adults who take ADHD medication. They said there’s a range of alternative treatments to Adderall.

March 14, 2023

Cereal before bed? Food makers push ‘sleep’ snacks at night.

Marketing late-night meals as sleep enhancers is a food-industry tactic to create a so-called fourth meal that follows dinner.

March 14, 2023