Education Department rescinds record $37 million fine against Grand Canyon University: ‘Wrongly accused’

The U.S. Department of Education has rescinded a $37.7 million fine, with prejudice, against Grand Canyon University for alleged deceptive practices, according to the university. The proposed fine was the largest ever issued by the department against a university. University President Brian Mueller welcomed the decision to rescind the fine. “The facts clearly support our…

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Weight-loss medications may also benefit common medical problem, study finds

Weight-loss medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, which have gained popularity for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, have been shown to have the surprising secondary benefit of reducing alcohol intake. A team of international researchers from Ireland and Saudi Arabia followed 262 adult patients with obesity who started taking two GLP-1 medications: liraglutide…

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