India, May 11 -- Phones are among the most used objects in a day. In fact, daily life is now largely planned and managed through them, showing just how integral and indispensable they have become. From early morning alarms and work meeting schedules to food deliveries, online payments, navigation, fitness tracking and late-night scrolling, smartphones remain in constant contact with you throughout the day. But did you know, despite being such an important everyday essential, it may be exposing you to some hidden health risks?ALSO READ: Scrolling on the toilet? Study reveals using phone in bathroom increases haemorrhoid risks by 46%

Yes, your phone may be carrying far more germs than you realise, and the level of contamination can be genu...