In the late 1950s, Thalidomide was introduced as a remedy for morning sickness in pregnant women, initially celebrated as a miracle drug. However, it soon became clear that it caused severe birth defects, leading to thousands of malformed births and stillbirths. This tragedy sparked one of the largest medical scandals of the 20th century, prompting stricter drug regulations and highlighting the dangers of inadequate drug testing and corporate negligence. #Thalidomide #medicalscandal #drugregulat