# US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says

- Published: 2026-07-16T02:33:40Z
- Updated: 2026-07-16T11:08:44Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0nlx18rz0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".

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