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The Thalidomide Tragedy

By Stephanie Jacobson on March 10, 2026

Close-up of pregnant woman's belly holding blister pack of pillsIn the 1950s, thalidomide was a popular sedative marketed to pregnant women worldwide as an allegedly safe way to relieve morning sickness. In reality, it was far from harmless.

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