US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for US troops

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that military personnel age 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings. "It's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop," Hegseth said in a video posted on X along with the text: "The High-T Department of War." FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for US troops Issued on: Modified: Share US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that military personnel age 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings. "It's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop," Hegseth said in a video posted on X along with the text: "The High-T Department of War." FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.