1. Pentagon mandates testosterone testing for male troops aged 30 and above

Pentagon mandates testosterone testing for male troops aged 30 and above

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  • The Pentagon released new guidelines on Friday for mandatory testosterone testing of male service members aged 30 and older.
  • Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the policy aims to identify deficiencies and optimise soldiers' natural capabilities.
  • Medical experts warned the programme could cause complications like infertility if applied incorrectly.
  • Testing will occur during periodic health assessments, with younger service members able to request it voluntarily.

Source: aljazeera.com

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