I guess up until recently they didn't have confidence in the studies out there. A good scientist won't make the leap until the data is very persuasive and consistent. There's nothing wrong with a healthy dose of skepticism though.Robert DiMaggio said:and wasn't it up until recently that the medical community changed their views and now say that weight training is healthy?
Although I generally trust in science I agree there's conflicting information at times, e.g. one week Vitamin E cures cancer and the week after another study says it causes it (a slight exaggeration of course, but you know what I mean). Either way, I believe our progress is assisted by science, not hindered.