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 ...

Smartphone users be warned: taking your mobile to the toilet may be contributing to some adverse health effects. According to a recent study conducted in the United States, scientists suspect that ...

They tend to spend longer on the pot, increasing pressure on their anus and rectum, researchers said FRIDAY, Sept. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Do you use your time on the john to catch up on the news, ...

Using a smartphone while sitting on the lavatory increases the risk of developing haemorrhoids, a study has found. Researchers suspect that the prolonged sitting on the loo increases pressure in the ...

Survey participants who reported using a smartphone while on the toilet had a higher risk of hemorrhoids than non-users. Chethan Ramprasad of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, U.S., and colleagues ...

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 ...

In the Windows accessibility settings, you will find a switch that lets you make Windows display the scrollbars consistently. However, if you work intensively with the operating system, the constantly ...

If spending hours scrolling through Instagram, Reddit, or other social media feeds feels like your natural habitat, you might be in luck. A Mumbai-based startup, Monk Entertainment, is looking for a ...

Can a smiley cartoon bean help you stay focused? Hank Green, one of the earliest and most influential online creators, hopes so. The longtime YouTuber, known for his educational videos and ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Aug. 1 marked the deadline for all publicly funded schools in New York to adopt a policy supporting the state’s "bell-to-bell" smart device restriction, approved as part of the state's ...