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Excess Brain Waste May Lead to Psychosis, And The Risks Could Start in Childhood


A new study has uncovered a connection between malfunctions in the brain's waste removal processes, known as the glymphatic system, and an increased risk of psychosis – and it looks as though key changes could begin in early childhood.

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