Articles filed under Washington Post
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3 contact lens mistakes eye doctors wish you would stop makingJul 17, 2026 9:54 am - If you’re one of the 45 million people in the United States who use contact lenses, you may not be able to imagine life without them. In a handful of situations, though, experts are adamant that you’ll need to skip wearing contacts if you want to avoid infection and keep your eyes healthy long-term.
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The surprising health benefits of eating spicy foodJul 17, 2026 9:51 am - Here’s great news for people who love to feel the burn: The purported benefits of spicy foods have a strong scientific basis.
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What you should know about aortic dissectionsJul 17, 2026 9:49 am - After Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) died suddenly July 11 at age 71, the preliminary report from the D.C. medical examiner’s office found the senator suffered an aortic dissection — a dangerous condition in which a tear forms in the body’s main artery. It can kill someone quickly if untreated.
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Good bones: Worried about osteoporosis? Here’s what experts recommend.Jul 17, 2026 9:48 am - In March, Melissa Graybill, 52, watched her mother, who is 69, begin an arduous recovery journey after tripping while getting off a horse. The experience got her thinking about her own bones, and she asked her doctor in April for a DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan, which assesses bone density.
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More than 75 people rescued, 1 killed as rain deluges areas of TexasJul 16, 2026 3:44 pm - Relentless rains were lashing Texas Hill Country on Thursday, with flash flood emergencies reported across the region, rescues ongoing and at least one person killed as water levels rose.
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Iranian Christians allege U.S. gave Tehran details of asylum claimsJul 15, 2026 7:07 pm - Iranian converts to Christianity and political dissidents from the Islamic Republic who sought asylum in the United States made detailed allegations in new court filings, claiming that U.S. immigration officials gave details of their asylum claims to Iran’s government in a bid to ease their deportation back to the country they fled.
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Slavery exhibit swapped overnight at Philadelphia’s Independence ParkJul 15, 2026 3:28 pm - The Trump administration has replaced an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia with a version that advocates say sanitizes the nation’s history.
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ICE lifts pause on vehicle stops after Trump criticismJul 15, 2026 8:14 am - President Donald Trump wants Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to keep pulling over vehicles, signaling his opposition Wednesday to plans announced just a day earlier to suspend most traffic stops following another string of fatal shootings.
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Pasta salad packed with protein and fiber puts a summery spin on minestroneJul 15, 2026 6:30 am - Packed with grilled zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, beans and Parmesan cheese, and tossed in Italian dressing, this crowd-pleasing pasta salad is an ideal light summer meal or part of a picnic spread.
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Grill once, eat twice with this spicy marinated skirt steakJul 15, 2026 6:00 am - Grilling 3 pounds of skirt steak sets you up for two meals in one. The steak gets a quick dry brine before going on the grill, then finishes in a bright sambal oelek marinade that flavors the meat as it cools. A refreshing cucumber salad pairs with the steak on night one, and the leftovers set you up for Cold Peanut Noodles With Sambal-Marinated Skirt Steak.