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.

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.

Subcutaneous fat and visceral fat are the two main types of body fat, which also make up belly fat. Eating a balanced diet, exercising, and getting enough sleep could help you manage excess belly fat.

"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 ...