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 ...

This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as Yes, You Need to Clean Your Belly Button-Here's the Best Way to Do It. Haphazardly dragging a soapy washcloth or loofah over your abdomen ...

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.

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"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 ...

Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc, operates a private practice in Santa Monica where he specializes in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative medicine. Castor oil comes from the Ricinus communis plant. It ...

From slugging to mouth-taping, there’s no shortage of social media trends claiming to fix, well, just about anything. The latest one involves putting castor oil in your belly button, also known as ...