“Sitting on the toilet with your phone is giving people hemorrhoids,” he said. Indeed, a recent study published in the ...

It’s comfy, it’s private – and hey, you’ve got your phone in hand. Many of us treat the bathroom as a mini-retreat where we ...

(CNN) — Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that someone is on the toilet reading this article right now. A ...

(CNN) – Spending too much time on the toilet could be bad for your health. Experts say you should spend no more than 10 minutes on the john. Prolonged sitting on the toilet has been connected to an ...

Are public toilet seats safe? What to know about microbes, hand dryers, and high-touch surfaces, plus simple steps to cut ...

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 ...

Using smartphones on the toilet increases the risk of hemorrhoids, warns new research. Scrolling while sitting on the loo led to a 46% higher likelihood of developing the painful problem - also known ...

Public toilets can be a ‘microbial soup’, especially when many people use them and they’re not cleaned frequently.