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Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's supplemental funding request for the DoD, in Wash...

Health Jul 26

As Hegseth pursues a 'High-T' military, here's what to know about testosterone replacement

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

Politics Jul 16

U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Pennsylvania for Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit
Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?

Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the hormone that affects sex drive, mood and…

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

World Jul 15

U.S. President Trump meets with Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi in Washington
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone and offer them hormone replacement therapy

Many influencers and proponents of Robert F. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement tout testosterone as a way to look younger, build muscle and stay mentally sharp — although those uses aren’t accepted by most medical experts.

By Konstantin Toropin, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

World Jul 11

Golden League Track and Field ISTAF
Human rights court rules in favor of Olympic champion Semenya, testosterone rules may persist

At least three other Olympic medalists have also been impacted by the rules that set limits on the level of natural testosterone female athletes may have if they want to compete.

By Gerald Imray, Associated Press

World Jun 03

South Africa's Caster Semenya celebrates after winning the women's 1500m at the Qatar Sports Club in Doha, Qatar on May 4, 2018 Photo by Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters
Track's governing body ordered to suspend testosterone rules

Caster Semenya's say Monday's ruling allows her to compete unrestricted in all female events.

By Associated Press

May 03

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How Caster Semenya's case could alter the landscape of women's sport

In athletics, who defines a man and a woman? A court has ordered South African runner and Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya to take drugs to suppress her naturally high testosterone levels if she wants to continue to compete. William…

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May 01

Olympic runner loses fight over testosterone rules

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

The sports world's highest court ruled female runners with unusually high testosterone must take medication to reduce their levels of the male sex hormone if they want to compete in certain event.

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