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Mass testosterone screening of healthy male military personnel is not based on clinical evidence or guidelines and is unlikely to change battle readiness or health outcomes.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September , 2026 Source:Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediately Reference:The CTV piece is a Reuters write-up of Defense Health Agency clinical guidance issued 2 September 2026. That guidance implements Secretary Hegseth’s 15 July 2026 memo requiring mandatory testosterone-deficiency screening for all active-duty and reserve members aged…
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GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic) may help increase testosterone levels in men but whether that is clinically relevant remains to be determined.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 18, 2025 Source:Weight loss drugs can boost testosterone in men, study finds
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Testosterone studied for its possible role in asthma development
Health Headlines Commentary for November 29, 2017 Source: Testosterone could explain why asthma is more common in women than men Reference: Testosterone Attenuates Group 2 Innate Lymphoid Cell-Mediated Airway Inflammation
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The marketing of testosterone replacement for "Low-T" banned by FDA
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 5, 2015 Source: FDA bans marketing of testosterone for non-specific symptoms, concerned about possible heart effects Reference: FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA cautions about using testosterone products for low testosterone due to aging; requires labeling change to inform of possible increased risk of heart attack and stroke with use…
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Testosterone deficiency in males can mimic many other conditions
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 4, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Low testosterone hits 40% of men over 45 Reference: Testosterone deficiency, BC Medical Journal
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Reversing the Effects of Male Menopause
Many men in their forties and early fifties begin to re-evaluate their lives. Physiologic changes and lifestyle choices can affect their physical, spiritual and emotional health.