Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song describes a growing online subculture of men sharing 'looksmaxxing' routines, including testosterone boosters, gray-market peptides, and drugs like Cialis taken off-label for longevity rather than their approved use. Figures like biohacker Bryan Johnson promote these regimens publicly, framing them as tools for physical optimization, appearance, or anti-aging rather than treating any diagnosed condition.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-10
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered testosterone deficiency screening for all service members aged 30 and older, but implementation of the program has reportedly gotten off to a slow and troubled start. Details on specific logistical or administrative obstacles causing the delay were not fully specified.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-04
The Pentagon issued a clinical guidance document on September 2 implementing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's mandatory testosterone screening policy, then removed it the following day along with a related statement from spokesperson Sean Parnell. Officials told Ars Technica the document was temporarily rescinded to allow for updates, with an interim policy remaining active and a finalized version expected soon. The rescinded plan would have screened men 30 and older via questionnaire, potentially triggering blood tests and hormone therapy, while women faced similar screening for hormonal imbalances.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-04
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