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More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around

How low is too low when it comes to testosterone levels? When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in July 2026 that U.S. service members ages 30 and older will have their testosterone tested every year, neither he nor the Pentagon specified what level of the hormone would be considered “low”…

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Pentagon Will Require Annual Testosterone Screening for Service Members Over 30: What the Test Actually Measures

Hegseth mandated testosterone screening for service members over 30. Here's what the policy means, what the test involves, and what medical evidence says about low testosterone.

Medical Daily

Testosterone and combat readiness: what does the evidence really show?

Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, recently announced plans to measure testosterone levels in US soldiers with a promise of “ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best”. Soldiers found to have low testosterone would be offered treatment, although accepting it would remain voluntary.

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Skipping Rest Days Is Slowing Your Fitness Progress and Overtraining Is Destroying Your Muscle Recovery

What Your Muscles Are Actually Doing When You RestMuscle fibres do not grow during a workout. They tear. The microscopic damage caused by resistance training or high-intensity cardio triggers a repair process called muscle protein synthesis, and that process runs almost entirely during rest, particularly during deep sleep, when growth…

Times Life

Doctors warn of fertility risks after Pentagon orders testosterone tests for troops

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth's order mandating testosterone-deficiency screening for all active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above has drawn criticism from several medical experts, who question the scientific basis of the policy.

The Times of India

Make America Manly Again (MAMA): MAGA toughies mope over declining machismo

TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA mavericks are discovering the United States is coming up short in a vital national resource, and no, it isn't rare earth minerals, artificial intelligence, or strategic petroleum reserves. It is reproductive potency and testicular fortitude -- or more explicitly, testosterone and sperm count.

The Times of India

Seth Meyers on Trump 2.0: ‘Every day is a constant stream of humiliation’

Late-night host criticised the Trump administration’s obsessions with testosterone and wet magnets as more important issues are ignored

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House Democrat says Pete Hegseth’s testosterone plans point to Trump administration’s ‘intense homoerotic feelings towards men’

“The weird part is that they pretend that that’s not what it’s about."

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The White House’s guide to manhood: pop some T, restart a war and do WHAT with a corn dog?

Pete Hegseth wants to win the war on Iran with a secret weapon: testosterone. Meanwhile, JD Vance is worried about how to eat an ice-cream, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

'Women...Better Be Careful': Jesse Watters Slammed Over Rape Joke on Pete Hegseth's Testosterone Proposal

Jesse Watters faces criticism for joking about increased testosterone levels in the military, sparking debate over sexual assault concerns and Pete Hegseth's hormone testing policy.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth wants to measure your manhood

The defense secretary's obsession with high testosterone levels can't hide MAGA insecurity

Salon

7 Science-Backed Ashwagandha Benefits That Go Well Beyond Stress and Anxiety Relief

It Cuts Cortisol, and the Research Is SpecificA 2012 double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine gave 300 mg of ashwagandha root extract twice daily to 64 adults with chronic stress. After 60 days, the group taking the extract showed a 27.9% reduction in serum cortisol…

Times Life

The Pentagon’s plans to screen military members for testosterone lacks scientific backing, medical experts warn

Hormone levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day based on stress, sleep and physical exertion, experts say, and single-point screening could easily result in inaccurate diagnoses

The Independent UK

Hegseth begins new medical program to restore and optimize ‘performance’ of US military: ‘Sacred duty to maintain the advantage’

He wants to ensure US troops "have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight."

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The Independent UK

Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?

Health officials serving under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth's 'Gender-Affirming' Testosterone Plan for Troops Blasted by Public Health Scientist

The US military's new testosterone screening policy for troops has drawn criticism from medical experts and Democrats, who argue it lacks clear medical justification and may be politically motivated.

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Pete Hegseth wants testosterone for his soldiers. Finally, some gender-affirming care

The defense secretary has announced a screening program for troops. Get ready for a high-T Department of War

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Pete Hegseth Announces Military Will Test Service Members' Testosterone Levels and Offer Hormone Therapy

The US military will implement annual testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and older, with optional hormone therapy for deficiencies, to maintain readiness and health amid age-related changes

The Times of India

'To keep troops at their absolute best': US to begin annual testosterone screening for service members, says Pete Hegseth

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new annual testosterone screening program. This initiative will target military personnel aged thirty and older for better performance. Service members under thirty can volunteer for testing, while therapy remains voluntary. Medical experts note testosterone decline with age, impacting various health aspects, while critics…

International Business Times UK

Why Is Pete Hegseth Pushing For Military Testosterone Screening? The Drive for 'Masculine' Force

The Pentagon will test troops over 30 for low testosterone, folding hormone checks into Hegseth's tougher fitness regime as supporters hail prevention and critics fear a narrow, hyper‑physical view of readiness.

Salon

Hegseth OKs hormone therapy for troops

Defense Secretary Hegseth revealed mandatory testosterone check-ups for male service members on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Hegseth announces new health screenings for military members over 30

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth is now requiring testosterone screenings for military members over 30

Hegseth said in a video posted on X that the testing was about ‘ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best’

The Independent UK

Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops

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