According to research from Semmelweis University, not only personality traits contribute to problematic smartphone use, but weak self-control and a strong fear of missing out (FOMO) on social events ...

Scrolling on your smartphone while on the toilet may be doing more than passing the time. A new study has found it could raise your risk of hemorrhoids by nearly 50%, thanks to the extra minutes spent ...

A new study suggests that a common modern habit may be linked to a higher risk of hemorrhoids. Researchers analyzing colonoscopy patients found that smartphone users were significantly more likely to ...

Using phones a lot, especially before bedtime, can hurt sleep quality, and poor sleep on its own can make attention, memory, and decision-making worse. — © AFP ...

Smartphones allow us to have information available at our fingertips, in addition to offering portability, convenience, and a sense of privacy. However, overuse of such devices may create a sense of ...

(CNN) - Staying on the toilet too long might not be the greatest thing for your health. According to a study published in the journal PLOS One, extended use of a smartphone during a bowel movement ...

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Problematic smartphone use (PSU) has substantially increased in the last seven years, negatively impacting children's overall quality of life, although the proportion of children with clinical-level ...

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Parents should avoid ...

Using your smartphone as a controller is convenient, cost-effective, and reduces clutter by replacing multiple remotes. It offers portability, multi-device control, and customizable features like ...

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