If you’ve ever looked down at your belly button in wonder, you’re not alone. Navel gazing to contemplate the mysteries of the universe dates back to early Hinduism and ancient Greece. The Greek ...

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What Is a Belly Button Piercing? A belly button piercing is a piercing through the skin around your belly button or navel, usually enhanced by a ring or other ornament. If you want to get a belly ...

I was in the dressing room at American Eagle when the panic set in. I was a junior in high school. All I wanted was to be thin and pretty and well-dressed, and the fact that I was muffin-topping over ...

Belly button odor can strike anyone at anytime. While a smelly belly button is usually nothing to worry about, a foul odor paired with other symptoms could indicate a more serious issue. Here’s a look ...

The belly button is home to many bacteria but can be overlooked when a person washes. Improper hygiene and cysts can cause the belly button to smell. The belly button or navel is a dip in the middle ...

Belly button pain can range from a dull ache to severe agony. Although it’s often harmless, belly button pain that doesn’t improve or worsens might indicate something more serious. Here’s a look at 10 ...