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NEW YORK, N.Y. - From the Rocky Mountains to New England, hospitals are swamped with people with flu symptoms.

TORONTO, Cananda - Letting kids pick what they'd like to eat from a range of healthy choices will go far to ensure they have a balanced diet and make mealtimes more enjoyable, says a Toronto dietitian.

Dear Dr. Roach: When I was 39, I had a total hysterectomy. The doctor put me on hormone-replacement pills — first strong, then gradually weaker ones. Now I am on a patch, estradiol derm 50.

TORONTO - Not all patient drug trials published in even the most prestigious of medical journals can be taken as gospel, say researchers, who have found a high proportion of "spin and bias" in the reporting of results.

OTTAWA - The pain and suffering endured by the family of an Edmonton soldier who killed himself should be used as a springboard for systemic changes to the treatment of veterans and their loved ones, the family's lawyer said Wednesday.

TORONTO - In some places it's surging, in others it's plateaued, and in other parts of the country it may actually be on the wane. But in most parts of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ this winter, influenza has been reminding Canadians what a real flu season feels like.

WASHINGTON - For years, doctors have lamented that there's no Pap test for deadly ovarian cancer. Wednesday, scientists reported encouraging signs that one day, there might be.

CALGARY - Hospitals in Calgary and Edmonton are struggling to cope with a double whammy of both flu and norovirus cases that has led to patients being put in hallways and some surgery postponements.

Dear Dr. Roach: I realize most of the letters you print are from senior citizens, like me. I am 72 and have health issues — high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and arthritis, and I realize I will not live forever.

Forget fancy workout gear. One of the hottest trends of 2013 suggests you need nothing more than your own body weight.