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Trump officials launch probe of 2 school districts over alleged testosterone vials, kissing exercise

The U.S. Department of Education says it is investigating whether Denver Public Schools and a school district in Washington state violated federal law

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Education Department opens probes into schools over same-sex kissing and testosterone exhibit claims

The investigations will examine whether Denver Public Schools and the Bethel School District violated a federal law that allows parents to opt out of school surveys or evaluations involving topics such as sexual behavior or attitudes

The Independent UK

Your Body Changes Every 10 Years in Ways Most People Never Notice

Ever looked at an old photo and wondered, "When did I start looking... different?" It rarely happens overnight. One day your favorite jeans fit differently, climbing stairs feels a little harder, or staying up until 2 AM suddenly seems impossible. It's easy to blame age, but what's actually happening inside…

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Military Doctors Say Hegseth's Testosterone Plan Skips the Serious Side Effects Discussion

Hegseth's July 15 testosterone screening mandate for military members over 30 drew immediate concern from doctors about infertility, stroke risk, and lack of medical justification. Here is what the evidence shows.

Medical Daily

Judge orders Hegseth to explain US military’s new testosterone policy

Court questions plan to offer male hormone treatment to cisgender troops while denying it to trans service members

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Sen. Mark Kelly calls Hegseth’s testosterone testing ‘awful,’ wants Donald Trump to fire him

“If you just dole out the testosterone, the testes will shrink.”

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Judge questions difference between Hegseth's testosterone policy and transgender care for troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new initiative to test and treat troops for low testosterone is facing scrutiny from a federal judge

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Testosterone testing the military: how the manosphere shaped US government policy

The United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered all active duty and reserve personnel aged 30 and over be screened for testosterone deficiency as part of their periodic health assessment. Those younger than 30 can opt in.

The Conversation

More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around

How low is too low when it comes to testosterone levels? When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in July 2026 that U.S. service members ages 30 and older will have their testosterone tested every year, neither he nor the Pentagon specified what level of the hormone would be considered “low”…

The Conversation

Pentagon Will Require Annual Testosterone Screening for Service Members Over 30: What the Test Actually Measures

Hegseth mandated testosterone screening for service members over 30. Here's what the policy means, what the test involves, and what medical evidence says about low testosterone.

Medical Daily

Testosterone and combat readiness: what does the evidence really show?

Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, recently announced plans to measure testosterone levels in US soldiers with a promise of “ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best”. Soldiers found to have low testosterone would be offered treatment, although accepting it would remain voluntary.

The Conversation

Skipping Rest Days Is Slowing Your Fitness Progress and Overtraining Is Destroying Your Muscle Recovery

What Your Muscles Are Actually Doing When You RestMuscle fibres do not grow during a workout. They tear. The microscopic damage caused by resistance training or high-intensity cardio triggers a repair process called muscle protein synthesis, and that process runs almost entirely during rest, particularly during deep sleep, when growth…

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Doctors warn of fertility risks after Pentagon orders testosterone tests for troops

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth's order mandating testosterone-deficiency screening for all active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above has drawn criticism from several medical experts, who question the scientific basis of the policy.

The Times of India

Make America Manly Again (MAMA): MAGA toughies mope over declining machismo

TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA mavericks are discovering the United States is coming up short in a vital national resource, and no, it isn't rare earth minerals, artificial intelligence, or strategic petroleum reserves. It is reproductive potency and testicular fortitude -- or more explicitly, testosterone and sperm count.

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Seth Meyers on Trump 2.0: ‘Every day is a constant stream of humiliation’

Late-night host criticised the Trump administration’s obsessions with testosterone and wet magnets as more important issues are ignored

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House Democrat says Pete Hegseth’s testosterone plans point to Trump administration’s ‘intense homoerotic feelings towards men’

“The weird part is that they pretend that that’s not what it’s about."

The Guardian - UK

The White House’s guide to manhood: pop some T, restart a war and do WHAT with a corn dog?

Pete Hegseth wants to win the war on Iran with a secret weapon: testosterone. Meanwhile, JD Vance is worried about how to eat an ice-cream, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

International Business Times UK

'Women...Better Be Careful': Jesse Watters Slammed Over Rape Joke on Pete Hegseth's Testosterone Proposal

Jesse Watters faces criticism for joking about increased testosterone levels in the military, sparking debate over sexual assault concerns and Pete Hegseth's hormone testing policy.

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Salon

Hegseth wants to measure your manhood

The defense secretary's obsession with high testosterone levels can't hide MAGA insecurity

Times Life

7 Science-Backed Ashwagandha Benefits That Go Well Beyond Stress and Anxiety Relief

It Cuts Cortisol, and the Research Is SpecificA 2012 double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine gave 300 mg of ashwagandha root extract twice daily to 64 adults with chronic stress. After 60 days, the group taking the extract showed a 27.9% reduction in serum cortisol…

The Independent UK

The Pentagon’s plans to screen military members for testosterone lacks scientific backing, medical experts warn

Hormone levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day based on stress, sleep and physical exertion, experts say, and single-point screening could easily result in inaccurate diagnoses

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Hegseth begins new medical program to restore and optimize ‘performance’ of US military: ‘Sacred duty to maintain the advantage’

He wants to ensure US troops "have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight."

The Independent UK

Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?

Health officials serving under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth's 'Gender-Affirming' Testosterone Plan for Troops Blasted by Public Health Scientist

The US military's new testosterone screening policy for troops has drawn criticism from medical experts and Democrats, who argue it lacks clear medical justification and may be politically motivated.

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