toilet smartphone use

Hemorrhoids: Just 5 extra minutes of scrolling on the toilet can raise the risk of this disease by 46%, new study warns | – The Times of India

November 4, 2025 0

If your bathroom break becomes a full-time scrolling session, then you could also be risking your long term health. A study conducted by Boston researchers has linked this seemingly “harmless” habit to a 46% higher risk of a painful condition. Research conducted by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) found that adults who bring smartphones into the bathroom and use …