You seem to have missed the point entirely: The scientists who considered it a myth were completely, utterly wrong. I think it is perfectly healthy to have ske

You seem to have missed the point entirely: The scientists who considered it a myth were completely, utterly wrong. I think it is perfectly healthy to have skepticism about scientists who wage war against "myths". See also the long fight against the "myth" of lead poisoning, amongst dozens if not hundreds of other examples.