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 ...

The extended period of time spent on the toilet with a smartphone can increase the pressure applied to hemorrhoid cushions, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Leave your devices behind when you head to the bathroom, doctors say, warning too much time spent on the toilet can cause possible health problems. Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing ...

If you’re someone who sneaks off to the bathroom for a little phone time, you could be upping your odds of developing hemorrhoids. A recent survey suggests Americans spend two full days a year ...

We use our smartphones just about everywhere, even in the bathroom, though we may not want to talk about that part. A recent study of colonoscopy patients revealed that most used their phones on the ...

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 ...