Birth Control Pills May Prevent Some Cancers, Study Finds

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CBS Local — A new report has revealed a possible life-saving benefit for women taking birth control pills.
According to the researchers at the National Cancer Institute, oral contraceptives can reduce the chance of developing ovarian, breast, and other cancers in women.
The report, published in JAMA Oncology, finds that women taking the pill for over 10 years lowered their risk of ovarian cancer by 40 percent compared to women who had never