An infected belly button piercing will be swollen and may even cause a fever — here's how to care for your new piercing to ...

Something we all possess but rarely give much thought to is belly buttons. That small indentation on your belly might not be impressive-looking, but it’s a devious area where sweat, dirt, and bacteria ...

The belly button is prone to various types of infections It is not only important to know about different types of belly ...

Scientists have discovered a hidden fibrous sheath beneath the belly button that explains why navels stay concave for life.

Your belly button might seem like nothing more than a remnant from your time in the womb, but this small area can actually provide valuable clues about your digestive health and overall wellbeing.

One of the dirtiest places on the human body is not your butt or mouth. No, the honor goes to an often-forgotten hole: the belly button. Dermatologists say people often forget to clean their belly ...

Scientists have discovered a new abdominal structure called the umbilical sheath, which anchors the remnant of the umbilical ...

Castor oil in the belly button may feel soothing, but it’s no cure. For real health issues, skip trends and see a qualified ...

To the editor — Do you ever worry that you might have a heart attack someday? If you do, try this, string a tape measure around your belly at the level of your belly button. If you're a man and the ...

An umbilical cord granuloma looks like a small, round bump in the middle of the navel after the cord stump has fallen off, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The tissue is often ...

A new book offers advice on how to slim your midsection. Jan. 2, 2008 — -- If you're like thousands of other Americans, one of your New Year's resolutions likely had something to do with getting ...

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