US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says
"We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation," Hegseth said in a video.
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"We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this programme delivers on that obligation."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"Sounds like gender-affirming care to me."
— Tammy Duckworth , Politician
"The key here is that many young men have low testosterone levels, which puts them at a disadvantage in terms of muscle mass, energy, and that could be an issue if you are in combat."
— Mohit Khera , Academic
Key People
Dr. Mohit Khera is a professor of urology at Baylor College of Medicine and led a US FDA expert panel on testosterone screening.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Tammy Duckworth is a U.S. Senator from Illinois.
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"We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation," Hegseth said in a video.
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