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Pentagon Pauses Testosterone Testing | Science News

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The Pentagon’s controversial plan to test all service members over thirty for testosterone levels has hit pause—draft guidelines were quickly pulled as officials tweak the policy. While the idea was to boost readiness and performance, experts caution that widespread testing lacks strong evidence, especially since low energy and libido are common with aging and often stem from multiple causes. Testosterone therapy isn’t a magic fix and carries risks. The existing screening guidelines remain active, with updated rules expected soon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9236f9d6f8f15775

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