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- 1Republicans lean on testosterone politics ahead of midterms●Are you man enough? Republicans bet on ‘virile, brawny’ testosterone to juice the midterms By Sam Wolfson Hoping to win
Sam Wolfson reports in the Guardian that Republicans, hoping to win back male voters, are promoting a politics of masculinity built around testosterone as the upcoming midterms approach. The Trump White House is embracing what the piece calls a regressive idea that one hormone could act as a magic elixir of masculinity, framing the party as virile and brawny against its opponents.
- 2Trump and Hegseth promote testosterone boosters amid science criticism●Trump and Hegseth want men to take risky testosterone boosters. It’s all based on shoddy science
Donald Trump and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth are encouraging men to take testosterone boosters, framing it as a way to restore masculinity and military readiness. Commentators, including a Guardian analysis, say the push rests on weak or misinterpreted science and could carry real health risks, sparking debate over government figures endorsing unproven supplements.
- 3Wellness roundup: new drug, testosterone, GLP-1 eye risk, salmonella▼Wellness Wednesday: Cychlorphine, testosterone levels, GLP-1 and vision loss, jalapeño salmonella outbreak
A health news roundup covers four topics: cychlorphine, a substance drawing attention for potential effects on testosterone levels; possible links between GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs and vision loss; and an ongoing salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers. Together the items touch on medication safety, supplement trends and a foodborne illness investigation that health officials are monitoring.
- 4Women turning to testosterone, but what does science say?▼Women are turning to testosterone, but what does the science actually say?
Women are increasingly using testosterone therapy, prompting questions about what the evidence actually supports. Commentators note the gap between growing demand and limited scientific research on how testosterone affects women's health, its effectiveness and its long-term risks.
- 5Pete Hegseth Delivers Sweeping Speech at Quantico▼Pete Hegseth Goes All In at Quantico on AI, Religion, War Fighting, Testosterone and the Media
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed military leaders at Quantico, Virginia, in a wide-ranging speech covering artificial intelligence, religion, war fighting, testosterone and criticism of the media. The remarks underscore his push to reshape Pentagon culture around warrior ethos and conservative values, drawing attention for its unusual breadth and blunt tone. Reactions have been divided, with supporters praising the focus on war fighting and critics questioning the messaging.
- 6Inside the world of 'looksmaxxing'●Testosterone shots, chiseling jaws: Inside the world of 'looksmaxxing'
ABC News takes a closer look at 'looksmaxxing', a growing online subculture in which young men take extreme measures to improve their appearance. Reported practices range from testosterone injections to jaw-chiseling procedures, raising concern about the physical and psychological risks involved and the online communities encouraging such experiments in pursuit of idealized looks.