medical history

In 1960, FDA doctor Frances Kelsey refused to approve thalidomide without stronger evidence. Her persistence helped prevent a devastating tragedy in America.

She had no medical degree but convinced patients that starvation could heal them. The disturbing story of Linda Hazzard and “Starvation Heights.”

Who was John Langdon Down? Discover the inspiring story of the doctor who first identified Down syndrome and transformed the lives of countless children.