1. Pentagon withdraws testosterone screening policy a day after announcing it

Pentagon withdraws testosterone screening policy a day after announcing it

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  • The Pentagon has temporarily withdrawn a policy requiring testosterone deficiency screenings for service members aged 30.
  • The guidance, issued on September 2, aimed to enhance military readiness by managing hormonal and energy-related issues.
  • Doctors have raised concerns regarding the efficacy of universal testosterone testing and the potential for harmful.
  • The US Food and Drug Administration will convene an expert meeting in mid-September to review the medical use.

Source: indiatoday.in

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