Sitting for a long time on the toilet could lead to bothersome hemorrhoids. Scrolling on a smartphone is likely to keep you there longer than intended. (NBC News; Getty Images) Of all the crappy ways ...

One of people’s favourite things to do is sit on their toilet seat and scroll through their phones. You may be reading articles or scrolling endlessly on social media right now on the toilet seat; it ...

A new study suggests that bringing your smartphone into the bathroom could raise your risk of hemorrhoids by nearly 50%. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston found ...

Share on Pinterest Hemorrhoids are common, but spending less time on the toilet with your phone can help lower your risk. Danil Nevsky/Stocksy New research suggests that people who use their phone ...

If you’re a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you’ve probably mapped out the half-decent public toilets in your area. But sometimes, you don ...