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Military Tests Testosterone for Performance | Tucson News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is rolling out a new annual testosterone screening program for service members 30 and older, with voluntary testing for younger troops and optional replacement therapy — all aimed at boosting readiness for modern warfare. The move comes after a Navy SEAL recruit’s death in 2022 exposed rampant use of performance-enhancing hormones, prompting the Navy to launch its own testing initiative. While some studies show benefits for sexual health, mood, and muscle strength in older men, medical experts caution against routine screening, urging diagnosis only for those…
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