'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis

James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.

Invisible Wounds Project Wellness Summit this week
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The Invisible Wounds Project Wellness Summit is working to provide mental health support for veterans, first responders and those who serve them. The event runs from 9 a.m. on Nov. 17 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Executive Director Russ Haines to learn more about the nonprofit and the summit.

Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say

The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.

NFL Legends team up for heart health awareness ahead of Vikings-Bears game

Putting rivalry aside, NFL legends are teaming up with Medtronic to meet fans at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 16, before the Vikings-Bears game to raise awareness about heart health and hypertension.

Former Vikings, Bears stars team up for heart health
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Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Mike Singletary and former Vikings player Esera Tuaolo were on the FOX 9 morning news to raise awareness about heart health and high blood pressure.

Vikings with Dawn Mitchell, medical breakthrough, Government open for business & more: Nov. 13, 2025
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On today's episode of "The Afternoon Shift," Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller are joined by Dr. Kathryn Pearson from the University of Minnesota's Department of Political Science for perspective on the conclusion of the government shutdown, the CEO of NMDP Amy Ronneberg discusses how you can be a bone marrow match for a patient who needs it most, Minnesota hockey moms drop the puck, Sandra Eskin from Stop Foodborn Illness talks about food recalls, and FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell previews Sunday's Bears-Vikings game

Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today

The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.

Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know

A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.

Public restroom problem: Minneapolis wants to increase access downtown

A report found that outside of special events, there are very few publicly available restrooms — with most of the burden falling on business owners.

Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say

Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.

Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA

The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.

Minnesota Department of Health warns of infant botulism case in MN linked to formula

The Minnesota Department of Health is warning parents as they investigate a multi-state infant botulism outbreak linked to baby formula, including one case in Minnesota.

Alex Singleton cancer diagnosis revealed after random drug test

The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.

Minnesota company's revolutionary hearing implant on FDA fast track
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A Minnesota-based medical device company is on the verge of transforming how hearing is improved. Envoy Medical's journey began decades ago as St. Croix Medical. Brent Lucas, the CEO, shared that the company was founded by an audiologist frustrated with traditional hearing aids. The company, now known as Envoy Medical, is making waves with its fully implanted hearing devices. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.