U.S. Military Starts Testosterone Screening for Soldiers Over 30

The United States military has begun a new program to screen service members aged 30 and older for testosterone deficiency, saying the goal is to keep troops strong, resilient and ready for duty. Commentators on a news show questioned the emphasis on hormone levels, arguing that mental capabilities are more critical to wartime performance.

Researchers at UCLA reported early-stage findings that the common supplement creatine may boost immune cells that attack melanoma, slowing tumor growth in laboratory studies. The work is preliminary but could influence future cancer‑treatment approaches.

In a separate development, the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony in Dallas received a new senior judge after a request to recuse the previous judge, indicating a procedural shift in the high‑profile case.