'Cat ladies' more likely to commit suicide, scientists claim

[Dalton Fury]

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Researchers found women infected with the Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) parasite, which is spread through contact with cat faeces or eating undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables, are at increased risk of attempting suicide.

The study involved more than 45,000 women in Denmark. About a third of the world’s population is infected with the parasite, which hides in cells in the brain and muscles, often without producing symptoms.

The infection, which is called toxoplasmosis, has been linked to mental illness, such as schizophrenia, and changes in behaviour.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/9371006/Cat-ladies-more-likely-to-commit-suicide-scientists-claim.html

[arcticwolf]

Oh really? Well here is a revelation! Life is a terminal disease spread sexually! We are all going to die! Deal with it you twits! :D

[Osprey]

many cat ladies here. Did you really want to demoralize them :mad:

[microrobert]

'Cat ladies' more likely to commit suicide, scientists claim

Women who own cats are more likely to have mental health problems and commit suicide because they can be infected by a common parasite that can be caught from cat litter, a study has found.

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01208/cat-odd-eyed_1208817b.jpg
Diamond Eye Thai cats.

Researchers found women infected with the Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) parasite, which is spread through contact with cat faeces or eating undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables, are at increased risk of attempting suicide.

'Cat ladies' more likely to commit suicide, scientists claim - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/9371006/Cat-ladies-more-likely-to-commit-suicide-scientists-claim.html)

[Pretan]

k2-15mYWpmA

[Maddy]

Oh no....maybe that's why I have to see a shrink every week....my cat is totally worth it, though

[Mistic]

No it's anyone who don't have proper hygiene.

[Mistic]

Deja vu... http://www.theapricity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53719

[Contra Mundum]

Deja vu... http://www.theapricity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53719

this thread was posted first.

[Mistic]

this thread was posted first.

Aww sorry :puppy_dp:

[The Lawspeaker]

Threads merged and moved.

[Smaland]

Did anyone else notice that all three cats have one yellow eye and one blue eye? :confused:

[Fortis in Arduis]

How to get rid of this toxoplasmosis shit??? :eek:

Answer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrimethamine

[Balmung]

I knew there was a reason i hated cats. This is why i only buy dogs.

[Osprey]

I knew there was a reason i hated cats. This is why i only buy dogs.

The title said ladies, sunshine, in case you missed that detail.

[Balmung]

The title said ladies, sunshine, in case you missed that detail.

Exactly my point. This is more than enough reason to become a dog lady instead.

[Osprey]

Exactly my point. This is more than enough reason to become a dog lady instead.

I see where this is going......

[Fortis in Arduis]

I see where this is going......

lol so can I:

Old mother Hubbard,
Went to the cupboard,
To get her old dog a bone.

She bent over,
Rover took over,
And she got a bone of her own.