The early evening news included a report by medical reporter Lila Lazarus on the birth control pill controversy that resulted from a report by the WSU School of Medicine. Lazarus mentions that "federal officials are now backing away from findings of a study that found that birth control pills may reduce the risk of heart attack." The government says there is no relationship between the pill and reduced heart disease. Dr. Susan Hendrix of the Medical School explained that the study was a preliminary analysis of oral contraceptives and heart disease. She pointed out that the pill is one of the safest medications and that a person's physician is in the best position to give advice on whether or not to use it. Lazarus mentioned that the school has apologized for any confusion caused by the report.