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Smartphone scrolling on toilet linked to higher hemorrhoid risk, raising risk of hemorrhoids by nearly 50%, from extra minutes spent sitting. 66% reported using phone on toilet. 37% stayed on toil... (newatlas.com)
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-09-04 09:20:43+00:00.

Original Title: Smartphone scrolling on toilet linked to higher hemorrhoid risk, raising risk of hemorrhoids by nearly 50%, from extra minutes spent sitting. 66% reported using phone on toilet. 37% stayed on toilet for more than 5 minutes. Most common reasons were to read news (54%) and use social media (44%).

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