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Two studies out this week warn about possible long-term health consequences of taking birth-control pills. But does that mean the pill is dangerous? Heidi Ledford takes a look at why it?s so hard to get a straight answer.

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Ledford, H. Contraceptive risks. Nature (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/news.2007.234

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