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 ...

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 ...

Haphazardly dragging a soapy washcloth or loofah over your abdomen might be good enough to clean the surface of your skin-but properly cleaning your belly button calls for a little extra care and ...

Showering probably isn't enough: One study found more than 60 different types of bacteria in the average belly button. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of an infection, like a yeast or ...

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 ...

As far as body parts go, the belly button is pretty forgettable. Typically hidden underneath your clothes, you probably don’t see it all that much or give it a second thought even when you do. That’s ...

As a kid, your belly button was probably the most interesting part of your body. Once you reach adulthood, though, the navel doesn't get as much attention, leaving room for certain health problems to ...