--- description: Matt Fuchs writes about science, health, aging, and well-being. His Substack is Prime Factors and he is a 2026-2027 Knight-Wallace Fellow. title: TIME | Current & Breaking News | National & World Updates image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # Matt Fuchs ## Matt Fuchs Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Matt Fuchs writes about science, health, aging, and well-being. His Substack is [Prime Factors](https://fuchsm.substack.com/) and he is a 2026-2027 Knight-Wallace Fellow. ## Matt Fuchs Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close *  Jun 26, 2026 ### [The 5 Healthiest Fats You Can Eat](https://time.com/article/2026/06/26/5-healthiest-fats-you-can-eat/) Fat has historically been demonized, but some types can be good for you. [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Jun 15, 2026 ### [Is Bread Actually Healthy?](https://time.com/article/2026/06/15/is-bread-actually-healthy/) The nutrition profile of bread depends on which type it is, how you consume it, and what else you’re... [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  May 20, 2026 ### [Is It Bad to Use a Laptop on Your Lap?](https://time.com/article/2026/05/20/is-it-bad-to-use-laptop-right-on-your-lap/) Research has dispelled many concerns about laptops, while other risks appear to be more credible. [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  May 4, 2026 ### [5 Blood Tests You Might Not Be Getting at Your Annual Physical](https://time.com/article/2026/05/04/blood-tests-annual-physical/) Experts think certain non-routine tests are worth asking your doctor about, since the results could ... [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Apr 20, 2026 ### [5 Longevity Lessons You Can Learn from LeBron James](https://time.com/article/2026/04/20/lebron-james-longevity-workout-recovery-strategies/) At 41, LeBron James has redefined elite longevity over his NBA career—in part by using these recover... [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Apr 14, 2026 ### [Forget the Midlife Crisis. It May Be Your Happiest Chapter Yet](https://time.com/article/2026/04/13/midlife-crisis-happiest-time-life/) New science suggests that the much-maligned life stage—middle age—can be surprisingly satisfying. [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Mar 25, 2026 ### [What Is Fibermaxxing, and Is It Safe?](https://time.com/article/2026/03/25/what-fibermaxxing-gets-wrong-about-fiber/) Fiber is one of the healthiest things Americans underconsume. But more isn't always better. [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Jan 20, 2026 ### [How to Become More Patient](https://time.com/7353412/patient-train-your-brain-more-patience/) There are easy ways to curb impatience—and you'll be happier for doing so, experts say. [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Dec 8, 2025 ### [Do Delayed-Release Caffeine Pills Work?](https://time.com/7338498/slow-delayed-release-caffeine-pills-do-they-work/) Some people who have trouble waking up are turning to a new kind of sleep supplements. [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Nov 24, 2025 ### [Are Plastic Cutting Boards Safe?](https://time.com/7336434/plastic-cutting-board-material-microplastics-alternatives/) The cutting action of knives causes boards to release microplastics into the chopped-up food. [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Nov 5, 2025 ### [What Happens to Plastic in Coffee Pods?](https://time.com/7331064/coffee-pods-plastic/) Long-term exposure to microplastics may compromise health. One potential point of contact: your morn... [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Nov 4, 2025 ### [How to Get Better at Reading Faces](https://time.com/7330922/reading-facial-expressions-how-to/) Learning how to interpret other people’s facial expressions can help improve your communication and ... [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Sep 29, 2025 ### [Are Dishwasher Pods Harming You?](https://time.com/7320935/dishwasher-pods-plastic/) Dishwasher pods dissolve into something different than microplastics. [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Sep 24, 2025 ### [Should You Take a Multivitamin?](https://time.com/7319708/should-i-take-multivitamin-benefit-nutrition/) Some studies have found that multivitamins don’t actually improve health outcomes, but certain group... [HEALTH](/section/health/) *  Sep 10, 2025 ### [How to Tell If Your Outdoor Air Is Safe](https://time.com/7315621/air-quality-outdoor-monitor-aqi/) Air pollution causes millions of deaths per year. Here's how to judge the air quality around you. 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