Smartphone scrolling on the toilet linked to higher hemorrhoid risk
A study reveals that using smartphones on the toilet increases hemorrhoid risk by 46%, mainly due to longer sitting times. Experts recommend limiting bathroom sessions to under five minutes.
Direct link to study: C. Ramprasad, et al., Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids, PLoS One, 20(9), e0329983 (2025) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0329983
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