Hegseth Proposes Testosterone Therapy for US Troops Amid Scientific Skepticism

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has proposed administering testosterone therapy to members of the American military. The plan has drawn sharp criticism from scientists and medical experts who say it reflects a poor understanding of how hormones work in the human body. Testosterone levels and their effects are highly complex, and boosting them does not straightforwardly translate into improved physical or combat performance. Critics describe the proposal as rooted in junk science rather than credible medical or military research.

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