Bringing your phone into the bathroom can also be unhygienic, the experts said. Fecal matter — and the bacteria in it — can ...

People who bring their phones to the bathroom have a higher chance of developing hemorrhoids, new research finds. The solution is simple.

When the numbers were adjusted for age, sex, BMI, exercise activity and "straining and fiber intake," results showed a 46% ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." People love to joke about not even being able to go to the toilet without bringing a phone with you these ...

A new study advises limited smartphone use to 5 minutes, as sitting on an “open toilet bowl” provides no support to the pelvic floor, leading to hemorrhoids Getty Scrolling on your phone while you sit ...

“If you feel like you’re always spending more than five minutes on the toilet, you’re not scrolling and you’re just struggling to go, then that’s a sign you should talk to your doctor,” Pasricha said.

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 ...