Dr. Barry Dworkin

Cat ownership linked to increased risk of schizophrenia, according to a metanalysis using low quality studies and caveats aplenty.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 4, 2025

Source:
Cat Ownership Linked to Increased Risk of Schizophrenia, Research Suggests

Reference:
Cat Ownership and Schizophrenia-Related Disorders and Psychotic-Like Experiences: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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