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by rkangel 96 days ago
> That’s modern people with access to antibiotics etc.

Antibiotics don't help against viruses like colds. And we live a life that is has a higher degree of social connectivity than our ancestors, allowing for faster spreading of disease, so we're arguably worse off.

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>Antibiotics don't help against viruses like colds

Yes. But they help fighting secondary infections, which are common.