The whole thing started about two years ago. An undergrad's only-in-a-biology-lab idea—sampling colleague's navel bacteria for a holiday card—struck a chord with the North Carolina State University ...

Belly buttons have always been an afterthought when it comes to tummy tucks, but this tiny detail has become one of the defining markers of quality and craftsmanship in cosmetic surgery. The “perfect ...

A complication with belly button piercings is rejection, or when your body tries to remove the piercing from your skin. This is an immune response—your body sees the piercing as a foreign object and ...

Castor oil may not reduce bloating or improve digestion when applied to the belly button. Some believe navel pulling with castor oil enhances vitality and digestion, but evidence is limited. Patch ...

Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc, operates a private practice in Santa Monica where he specializes in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and integrative medicine. Castor oil may not reduce bloating or improve ...

Carey Rossi is a health editor and content strategist. Her work has appeared in Prevention, Health, Health Central, Daily Burn, Oxygen Magazine, and more. You can lose belly fat through a balanced ...