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Jane Kim, MD, is currently a medical editor and writer. She also consults on digital content for physician medical education. Risk factors for navel stones include inadequately cleaning your belly ...

Belly button pain can come from minor, treatable issues like constipation or indigestion. UTIs and hernias are more serious causes of belly button pain. If pain is severe or has other symptoms like ...

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 ...

Ah, the belly button: It's cute to get pierced (and cute in general!) but you may want to be aware that the area is also a breeding ground for bacteria and can lead to belly button infections. “Belly ...