Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a mandatory testosterone screening program for US military personnel aged 30 and older to optimize performance and health. Medical experts, including the Endocrine Society, have criticized the move, citing insufficient evidence for population-level screening of asymptomatic men and highlighting potential clinical risks.
Background
The US Department of Defense has been increasingly focusing on personnel readiness and biological optimization, but mandatory medical screenings for non-injury-related conditions remain controversial within the medical community.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jul 18, 2026 at 02:53 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10