Physician-Journalist Shines Light on Measles Upsurge and New GLP-1 Study

January 17, 2026

��ýҕ�l Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed an increase in measles cases in the U.S. on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on Jan. 15. Gounder also discussed a new study on GLP-1 weight loss drugs on CBS News’ CBS News 24/7 and CBS Mornings on Jan. 8.

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January 17, 2026

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<p>�������ýҕ�l Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed an increase in measles cases in the U.S. on CBS News’ <em>CBS Mornings </em>on Jan. 15. Gounder also discussed a new study on GLP-1 weight loss drugs on CBS News’ <em>CBS News 24/7</em> and <em>CBS Mornings</em> on Jan. 8.</p>

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