Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO A complication with belly button piercings is rejection, or when your body tries to ...

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

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

"Over time, the piercing occasionally got snagged on washcloths and lace tops and would briefly bleed and swell," says Jasmine, admitting that nothing else really concerned her about living with her ...

While thousands of South Africans are going under the knife for a snatched waist, there are some technical details they need ...

We know this isn't the most appealing of topics, but it's possible you don't know how to clean your belly button. And no, we don't mean with belly button piercings (which are back, FYI). We mean: how ...

At the press of a button, you too can have longer-looking legs. No need to visit some pricey Turkish chop shop to make one’s legs look longer. Cosmetics gurus have devised a much cheaper method of ...

When it comes to body parts, the belly button doesn’t usually get much attention. Yet this often-overlooked little spot is a treasure trove of interesting details. Whether you've got an innie or an ...