Petting a cat? It could double your risk of schizophrenia, research suggests
A meta-analysis of 17 studies suggests a potential link between cat ownership and an increased risk of schizophrenia-related disorders, with exposed individuals showing roughly double the odds. While Toxoplasma gondii is a hypothesized mechanism, researchers emphasize that association does not equal causation due to study limitations and conflicting evidence.
A meta-analysis of 17 studies suggests a potential link between cat ownership and an increased risk of schizophrenia-related disorders, with exposed individuals showing roughly double the odds. While Toxoplasma gondii is a hypothesized mechanism, researchers emphasize that association does not equal causation due to study limitations and conflicting evidence.
