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 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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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