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 ...

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

A new study suggests that adults who use their smartphones while sitting on the toilet may face a higher risk of developing hemorrhoids. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Among users, frequency of smartphone use on the toilet. Survey participants who reported using a smartphone while on the toilet had a higher risk of hemorrhoids than non-users. Chethan Ramprasad of ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Thanksgiving is on Thursday and that means families will be gathering around the table to enjoy a warm holiday meal. However, with any family gathering, sometimes ...