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Hegseth requires testosterone deficiency screening for service members over 30

First publishedJul 15, 17:21 UTC
Last updatedJul 15, 22:11 UTC · 13m ago
11 outletThe Hill11 outletThe Guardian US11 outletSeattle Times11 outletNBC News11 outletCBS News11 outletPBS NewsHour11 outletNew York Post
The Hill7Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service membersOpen ↗The Guardian US8Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiencyOpen ↗Seattle Times6Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosteroneOpen ↗NBC News8Pete Hegseth says the military will test service members’ testosterone levelsOpen ↗CBS News8Hegseth requires testosterone deficiency screening for service members over 30Open ↗PBS NewsHour8Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone and offer them hormone replacement therapyOpen ↗New York Post5Troops over 30 must have testosterone levels checked annually to ensure ‘leading edge of lethality,’ Hegseth saysOpen ↗
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Many influencers and proponents of Robert F. Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" movement tout testosterone as a way to look younger, build muscle and stay mentally sharp — although those uses aren't accepted by most medical experts.

Reported by 7 outlets — PBS NewsHour, CBS News, NBC News, The Guardian US, The Hill, and 2 more. See all sources ↓

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Many influencers and proponents of Robert F. Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" movement tout testosterone as a way to look younger, build muscle and stay mentally sharp — although those uses aren't accepted by most medical experts.
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7 outlets, average source rating 7.1/10.
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    Troops over 30 must have testosterone levels checked annually to ensure ‘leading edge of lethality,’ Hegseth says

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    NBC News
    The Guardian US
    The Hill
    Seattle Times
    New York Post
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