{"id":2115879,"date":"2023-12-04T21:25:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T02:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-owning-a-cat-could-increase-risk-of-developing-schizophrenia\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T21:29:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T02:29:06","slug":"study-owning-a-cat-could-increase-risk-of-developing-schizophrenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-owning-a-cat-could-increase-risk-of-developing-schizophrenia\/","title":{"rendered":"Study: Cat ownership linked to higher schizophrenia risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fstudy-owning-a-cat-could-increase-risk-of-developing-schizophrenia%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2115879&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by \u2064Christopher \u200bFurlong\/Getty\u2064 Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/elizabeth-volberding\">Elizabeth \u2063Volberding<br \/><\/a>5:55 PM \u2013 Monday, December 4, 2023<\/p>\n<p>A\u200d groundbreaking review conducted by researchers \u200dat the\u2064 University of\u200b Queensland,\u2062 Australia, has revealed a startling finding &#8211; owning a\u2063 pet cat could potentially double a person&#8217;s \u2063risk of developing \u2062schizophrenia.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The University of Queensland \u2064research team conducted a comprehensive\u200b meta-analysis of 17 studies from around the world,\u2063 spanning over 44 years, and found a strong correlation between cat ownership and \u2064an increased risk of schizophrenia.<\/p>\n<p>Schizophrenia, a severe brain disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and \u2064social \u200bwithdrawal, is now being \u2064linked\u200b to exposure to cats during \u200dearly life.<\/p>\n<p>The researchers specifically identified a parasite commonly\u2064 found in cats called &#8220;Toxoplasma\u200c gondii&#8221; as \u2064a\u200b potential culprit. This parasite\u200c can enter the central nervous system and affect neurotransmitters in the \u200cbrain, leading to personality \u2063changes, psychotic symptoms, and psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Could owning a cat increase the risk \u2062of developing schizophrenia? <\/p>\n<p>In 1995, Fuller Torrey proposed this hypothesis, citing exposure to Toxoplasma gondii \u200das\u200d a possible cause.<\/p>\n<p>Our report\u2064 summarizes \u2062data \u2063collected over the past \u2062four decades on this topic \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5fBUXgBVSe\">https:\/\/t.co\/5fBUXgBVSe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yVQu0AEp36\">pic.twitter.com\/yVQu0AEp36<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John McGrath (@John_J_McGrath)\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/John_J_McGrath\/status\/1731434575371645222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December\u2064 3, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>However, it&#8217;s important to note \u200bthat not all studies have found a direct correlation between cat ownership and schizophrenia. A U.S. study \u2063involving 354 students did not find any connection, but did observe\u2063 higher\u2063 scores on a \u2063schizophrenic scale \u2064among individuals who had been bitten by\u200b a cat.<\/p>\n<p>While the exact cause of schizophrenia\u2064 remains unknown, factors such as genetics, abnormal brain\u200d chemistry, viral infections,\u2063 and immune system issues are believed to contribute to the development of \u2063the\u200c disease.<\/p>\n<p>Further research is needed to \u2062fully understand the relationship\u2062 between owning a cat and developing schizophrenia, as other factors like social and economic\u200b background and family history also play a role in mental illness.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter for free and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/xi-invites-putin-to-china\/\" title=\"Xi invites Putin to China\">receive breaking news directly<\/a>\u2062 to your inbox. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>James\u2062 Comer links Joe Biden to Hunter\u2019s \u2064company Owasco PC, a \u2062Jewish diner is under siege and Ireland looks to crush free speech.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Former Representative George Santos \u200dis looking to go \u200dscorched earth\u2064 against his former colleagues who voted \u2062to expel him. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Texas Attorney \u2064General Ken Paxton recently\u2064 filed\u200c a groundbreaking lawsuit alleging Big Pharma giant \u2062Pfizer lied\u2063 about its Covid vaccine efficacy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The Biden administration is now proceeding\u200c with caution regarding \u200dnext steps, \u200dfollowing the\u2064 Houthi attack on\u200d the U.S.S Carney, and other commercial \u2064ships in the \u2064Red Sea.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>2:59 PM UTC \u2013 December 4, 2023\u2063 MADRID \u200b(Reuters) \u2013 \u200bA\u200b group \u2064representing 83 Spanish \u2064media\u200b outlets has filed a 550 million\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Verizon\u200c said \u200bit would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-to-discuss-sackler-familys-6b-opioid-settlement\/\" title=\"Supreme Court to review B opioid settlement involving Sackler family\">offer streaming \u200dsubscriptions<\/a> to Netflix and\u200c Warner Bros Discovery-owned Max platforms as a bundle\u2062 to its \u2064customers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Market\u2064 capitalizations of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whistleblower-reveals-censorship-industrial-complex\/\" title=\"Whistleblower exposes \"Censorship Industrial Complex\">global mega-cap companies surged<\/a>, buoyed by a decline in U.S. yields and growing anticipation of potential \u200brate cuts \u200bamid diminishing worries about inflation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>More advertisers are likely to flee Elon Musk\u2019s social media platform X after the billionaire \u200dlashed out\u200d at some \u200dof the biggest names in the media industry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What potential risks are associated with owning a pet cat, according to\u200c the University of Queensland review?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  -newsnetwork\/&#8221;>https:\/\/www.oann.com\/newsnetwork\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Despite\u200c the potential risk, it&#8217;s important to remember that\u200d pet cats offer\u200b numerous benefits to their owners. \u200dThey\u200b provide companionship, reduce stress levels, and can even improve\u200c overall\u2064 mental health. It&#8217;s\u2062 crucial to weigh the potential risks against these benefits and make an informed decision when considering cat ownership.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, a groundbreaking review conducted by\u2063 the University of Queensland has found\u2063 a \u200bcorrelation between owning a \u200cpet cat and an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. The presence of a parasite called Toxoplasma \u200cgondii in cats may be a potential cause. However, further research is necessary to fully \u2062understand this relationship and its implications. As \u2062with any decision, it&#8217;s essential to consider the potential risks and benefits before making\u200d a choice about cat ownership.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1622723069050-wrap-0\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1622723069050-wrap-0'); });<\/script><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Study involving 17 research papers, revealing that owning a pet cat may increase the likelihood of schizophrenia by twofold<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2368,"featured_media":2115880,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2115879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2368"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2115879"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115879\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2115880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2115879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2115879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2115879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}