A survey of 125 adults found a 46% higher risk of hemorrhoids among those who use a smartphone while sitting on the toilet compared to those who don't. One key factor was time spent on the toilet, ...

Experts warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes can increase the risk of hemorrhoids and weaken pelvic muscles.It might seem like a harmless way to pass the time when you’re going ...

Medical experts are sounding the alarm on the unfavorable effects that long bathroom visits have on the body, and it appears that mobile devices might be causing prolonged rest stops. Two separate ...

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a freelance health and science journalist based in New York. There’s nothing like shutting the bathroom door, maybe even locking it and hiding away from one’s family, even ...

A new study found a link between phone use on the toilet and an increased risk of hemorrhoids. Sitting on the toilet for too long can compress hemorrhoid veins, experts said. When it comes to toilet ...

There’s nothing like shutting the bathroom door, maybe even locking it and hiding away from one’s family, even just for a few minutes. The toilet has long been a sanctuary to catch up on some light ...