A major new Nature study shows how diet shapes the gut microbiome and influences obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. With rising cardiometabolic disease globally and in Estonia, understanding this connection is more important than ever. Here’s what the science reveals—and what it means for your daily food choices.

Bariatric surgery is a powerful medical tool, not a quick fix. This article explains how surgery changes the digestive system, why lifelong nutrition and supplement guidelines are essential, and what every patient needs to know for long-term health and success.