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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mandated annual testosterone screening for service members aged thirty and older.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mandated annual testosterone screening for service members aged thirty and older.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:29:00 GMT · 2h 35m ago
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Why
The policy is intended to potentially offer new data on younger men's hormonal health, though medical professionals question its scientific basis and potential risks.
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The new military healthcare policy mandating testosterone screening for service members aged 30 and older is facing scrutiny from medical professionals concerned about potential infertility and inappropriate treatment risks.

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