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 ...

“Let’s get real — when’s the last time you gave your belly button some TLC?” Singh asked his 96,300 TikTok followers in a clip last month. “The navel creates a warm, moist environment that can be a ...

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An itchy belly button can have a variety of causes. Most aren't serious and can be managed at home or with a visit to a dermatologist. Contact your doctor if you are pregnant. An itchy belly button ...

Please enable JavaScript to read this content. A dirty belly button could actually lead to yeast infections so it’s important to learn how to keep that at bay ...

Here are some reasons you need to clean your belly button. Your belly button is the connection that once existed between you and your mother. When you’re born, the umbilical cord was cut off and what ...

We know that the armpits, genital areas, and other areas that tend to get a little funky during the day need some extra TLC when it comes to showering. Most people also take extra care to wash their ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care doctor based in Virginia, is revealing the three body parts you're probably overlooking in the shower -- your belly button, feet and ears. Keep it clean! Dr. Jason ...