Dr. Anthony Fauci

1. “Natural,” by Alan Levinovitz: Scientists are always on the lookout for snake-oil salesmen (whether they be hawking a miracle diet or, say, hydroxychloroquine). Here Levinovitz investigates the hucksterism, misuse and even harmfulness surrounding our obsession with all things organic, and the assumption that just because something is “all natural” it’s good for you.

2. “Saving Gotham,” by Tom Farley: When Michael Bloomberg was mayor of New York City, his health department undertook a public experiment: Could restrictive policies on smoking and sugary foods improve the overall health of New Yorkers? Farley details this ambitious and largely successful project.