Three striking new books explore the intersections of medicine, mortality, and meaning—from spiritual rituals to pandemic survival and quiet grief.

Three insightful 2025 books examine medicine’s heart: the body’s poetry, doctors’ flaws, and the blurred line between science and quackery.

A poet grapples with illness, uncertainty, and emotional turmoil, exploring pain, love, and the randomness of life

A fascinating exploration of X-rays, blending science, history, and culture, revealing their profound impact on medicine, art, privacy, and the human desire for transparency.