Hegseth wants a "High-T" military; doctors call it a clinical minefield

"We're turning the clock back on rational healthcare."

The short version

• On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the startling announcement that the US military would begin requiring all active duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and older to undergo mandatory screening for testosterone deficiency.
• The screenings will take place during yearly health assessments.
• Those under age 30 can also get screened on request.

What happened

But will testosterone screening and treatment actually “optimize” our “warfighters”? Will it help most of them live longer?

Why it matters

Should everyone else get screened and treated, too?

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