People are using smartphones now more than ever — but are these tools hurting us more than helping us? According to the Pew Research Center, 91% of Americans own a smartphone. While they offer ...

There is rising concern about the impact on children who use their phones for type 1 diabetes management, even when granted ...

When faced with a family friend who is letting his phone affect his life and relationship, I got a wake-up call about being ...

Scientists found that Gen Z night owls may be trapped in a vicious cycle of loneliness, anxiety, and unhealthy phone habits.

Excessive smartphone use linked to reduced attention span and lower academic performance. Strong correlation between screen time and increased rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances in ...

Bringing your phone into the bathroom can also be unhygienic, the experts said. Fecal matter — and the bacteria in it — can ...

The authorities in Toyoake, Japan, introduced a rule limiting the use of digital devices to two hours per day outside of work and school. Some residents say it is an overreach.

Smartphone use on the toilet — which often included reading the news or scrolling through social media — was associated with ...

An estimated 3,240 deaths will be attributed to distracted driving in 2025, according to the United States Department of Transportation. The most common form of distraction? Cellphone use—despite the ...

A new study suggests that adults who use their smartphones while sitting on the toilet may face a higher risk of developing hemorrhoids. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston ...

NAGOYA -- An Aichi Prefecture city ordinance setting smartphone use guidelines including "no more than two hours per day" ...