New study suggests having a pet cat increases the risk of schizophrenia - experts say it could be due to toxic parasites that pets carry - General Discussion, Q&A https://forum.worldhealth.net/community/discussion/new-study-suggests-having-a-pet-cat-increases-the-risk-of-schizophrenia-experts-say-it-could-be-due-to-toxic-parasites-that-pets-carry/ World Health Network Discussion Board en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 05:31:03 +0000 wpForo 60 New study suggests having a pet cat increases the risk of schizophrenia - experts say it could be due to toxic parasites that pets carry https://forum.worldhealth.net/community/discussion/new-study-suggests-having-a-pet-cat-increases-the-risk-of-schizophrenia-experts-say-it-could-be-due-to-toxic-parasites-that-pets-carry/#post-544 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:46:43 +0000
  • Owning a cat is linked to double the risk of developing schizophrenia
  • However, other researchers have called for better-quality studies

    • Could owning a cat double your risk of schizophrenia?

    That's the conclusion of a new review of 17 studies by researchers from the University of Queensland, Australia.

    The team conducted a meta-analysis of existing research from 11 countries, including the US and UK, published over the last 44 years.

    New study suggests having a pet cat increases the risk of schizophrenia - experts say it could be due to toxic parasites that pets carry | Daily Mail Online

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