General Studies · Weakening Arguments

Statement: Nowadays, medicine cannot always cure us, but it can lessen the effectiveness of our symptoms and improve our condition. Traditional medicine is called traditional for a reason; it is old-fashioned and outdated, and it is not as effective as modern medicine. Some traditional treatments work well, but modern medicine just takes these traditional treatments and makes them more effective. Modern medicine can have side effects, but if taken with regulation and not in overdose, modern medicine can be the most effective way to help yourself. Which of the following statements, if true, most seriously weakens the argument that modern medicine is a better option compared to traditional medicine?