The Federal Communications Commission suggests disinfecting your phone daily, but not all cleaning methods are safe. Harsh ...

Hold the phone — or don’t, actually. Taking your cell phone into the bathroom to entertain yourself on the toilet may not be such a good idea, according to a Stanford- and Harvard-trained ...

Let's get this out of the way upfront: Plenty of people use portable devices - phones, chiefly, but also mobile gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck - while on the toilet.

To avoid staying too long on the toilet, it's best to skip distractions like phones or books. Staying hydrated, eating fiber-rich foods and staying active can also help prevent straining.

A rumor that cellphones are 10 times dirtier than toilet seats has circulated online for years. For example, iterations of the claim have appeared on Instagram, Facebook and Reddit since at least ...

How bad is it to use your phone while sitting on the toilet? 9 out of 10 people admit to taking their smartphones to the bathroom, leading to potential health hazards. Dr. Karen Zaghiyan warns ...

On top of this, we touch our phones while eating, let children play on them and put them down on all sorts of dirty surfaces. All of these can transfer microbes onto your phone along with food ...

It’s better to leave your phone somewhere safe and dry to avoid this unnecessary risk. 4. Posture problems. Spending too much time on your phone while sitting on the toilet can lead to poor posture.

Let’s get this out of the way upfront: Plenty of people use portable devices — phones, chiefly, but also mobile gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck — while on the toilet.