Sometimes, Newer Isn't Better

Turns out, that old birth control pill you've been on for years? Much safer when it comes to blood clots. Its newer form's got a synthetic version of progestin that increases the risk of blood clots. No, thanks. Isn't it enough to worry about getting pregnant without worrying that you'll die from a clot that's traveled from your leg to your lung? The watch-dog organization founded by Ralph Nader, Public Citizen, is petitioning the FDA to recall certain newer versions of the pill for just these reasons. Thank you, Ralph.