The CDC reports that extensively drug-resistant Shigella has emerged in the United States over the past 15 years, with cases occurring predominantly among men. The analysis examined trends and epidemiologic characteristics associated with the bacterial infection.
The Pentagon issued new guidance requiring testosterone deficiency screening for male active-duty and reserve service members over age 30, after temporarily rescinding previous guidance earlier in September. Officials said rules for female service members will be released later.
The Pentagon has temporarily rescinded recently published clinical guidance that would have required mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male service members aged 30 and older. The policy was announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the summer but the guidance issued Wednesday was quickly pulled back.
A decades-long UK study reveals that millions of men with heart disease have an elevated risk of developing and dying from cancer. Researchers identified smoking, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption as the primary drivers behind the increased cancer cases in this population.
The Albanese government has released updated national guidelines recommending prostate cancer checks every two years for Australian men aged 50 to 69, marking the biggest changes to screening protocols in a decade and aimed at earlier detection of the country's most common cancer in men.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced mandatory annual testosterone deficiency screenings for US service members 30 years and older as part of their physical exams, an initiative he said was aimed at improving warfighter readiness.
