Hemorrhoids are one of the most common — and least discussed — medical problems in adults. They can cause itching, pain, ...

Spending more than a few minutes on the toilet? Doctors say you might want to rethink that. Antonio Hugo Photo via Getty Images If you’ve never had a hemorrhoid, you’re very lucky. If you have, you’re ...

These simple strategies bring relief—and prevent future flare-upsBy Janet LeeThey itch. They burn. They can even bleed. If you struggle with constipation or you’ve been pregnant, you may have ...

Next time nature calls, some doctors suggest ditching the smartphone or tablet. Dr. Alok Kanojia, known as Dr. K on social media, said on a September episode of the podcast “On Purpose with Jay Shetty ...

Do you use your time on the john to catch up on the news, go through your e-mail or check out social media? Be careful -- you might be more likely to develop hemorrhoids, new research shows. Folks who ...

Filling the time you spend pooping by scanning your algo’s latest or flipping through emails might seem like an ideal form of multitasking. But it turns out, your butt might not love it. A new study ...

BOSTON, Massachusetts — That casual scroll through social media while sitting on the toilet may carry unexpected consequences, according to research conducted by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ...