{
  "id": 14800343,
  "title": "Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/hegseths-dubious-low-t-screening-may-flag-up-to-25-percent-of-the-army-14800343",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T21:09:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ars Technica",
    "slug": "ars-technica",
    "url": "https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/hegseths-dubious-low-t-screening-may-flag-up-to-25-percent-of-the-army/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Up to a quarter of active-duty Army members may be flagged with low testosterone following mandatory screening, according to a study published in JAMA. However, the actual prevalence of the condition is likely much lower, suggesting that the screening could lead to a significant number of unnecessary evaluations. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the screening in July, prompting the Pentagon to release clinical guidance in September. Medical experts, including the Endocrine Society and the American Urological Association, have previously advised against blanket screenings due to the potential for inappropriate testing, inaccurate results, and overtreatment. This could result in negative consequences such as infertility.",
  "summary": "Medical experts explicitly recommend against blanket screenings.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "title": "Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/hegseths-dubious-low-t-screening-may-flag-up-to-25-percent-of-the-army",
        "published": "2026-10-15T21:09:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}