Dermatologist Dr. Ellen Gendler stitched a TikTok video that claimed putting oil on your belly button helps boost fertility, eases menstrual cramps and reduces the chance of infection. The ...

Ah, the belly button: It's cute to get pierced (and cute in general!) but you may want to be aware that the area is also a breeding ground for bacteria and can lead to belly button infections. “Belly ...

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO The body may reject a belly button piercing, causing irritation and possible infection.Belly button piercing rejection may happen if the jewelry is too small or ...

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.

Wash your belly button with water and soap when you shower and dry it thoroughly. If you have a belly button piercing, keep it clean and follow your piercer's aftercare directions. Avoid using creams ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From slugging to mouth-taping, there’s no shortage of social media trends claiming to fix, well, just ...

After years of high-waisted pants, bare midriffs have been making their way back into the fashion world, with models and guests at fashion week strutting their abs in low-rise bottoms. It only stands ...

Have you ever caught a whiff of something on your person and wondered “why does my belly button smell?” No shame if so: Just like any other part of your body, belly buttons can develop an odor that ...

(The Conversation) – Everyone has one, but you might not know much about it. Here biologist Sarah Leupen, who teaches human and comparative animal physiology, explains the ins and outs of belly ...