Social media's impact on youth mental health
video

Stevie Chancellor, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, discusses the dangers A.I. and social media pose to mental health. 

CDC investigates parasite outbreak linked to 'explosive' diarrhea across 17 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.

Danny Glover has Alzheimer's, he reveals in 'Today' show interview

Danny Glover, the actor known for classics like the “Lethal Weapon" franchise and “The Color Purple," has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

North Minneapolis apartments keep residents hot
video

North Minneapolis apartment complex tenants are struggling to stay cool as broken air conditioning and other problems remain unresolved. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.

9/11 responders with PTSD face higher risk of accelerated aging, research suggests

A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.

DOJ sues Minnesota to force release of SNAP beneficiary data

A new lawsuit from the Justice Department is putting Minnesota at the center of a national fight over food assistance data and privacy.

Apartment complex A/C problem
video

Scorching heat is making life miserable for some at heritage park apartments in north Minneapolis. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni explains the situation.

Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says

Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.

Minnesota weather: Beating the heat this week
video

Even temperatures will into the 90s on Monday couldn’t keep all Minnesota residents indoors. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has some tips on where to keep cool.

Mpls council member cites 'mass shootings, federal occupation' for mental health leave

Minneapolis City Council member Aisha Chughtai said on Monday that she plans to take a month-long break from city activities to seek care for her mental health, citing stressors such as an election, mass shootings and a federal occupation as stressors for her condition.

Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS

Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.

Extreme heat: How to stay safe, where to cool off in the Twin Cities

A stretch of extremely high temperatures will work its way across Minnesota this week. Here's a compilation of useful information to stay safe, conserve energy and beat the heat.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG

UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.

Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance

Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Pasta salad recalled because it may actually be chicken salad

Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.