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9 Parts of Your Body You Should Never Touch—and the One That’s Dirtiest of All

What’s the dirtiest part of your body? Experts explain which body parts are germ magnets or too sensitive to touch—and why ...
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Is Your Belly Button Piercing Being Rejected? Here's How To Tell and What To Do

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO A complication with belly button piercings is rejection, or when your body tries to ...
New Scientist

We now know why a belly button becomes an 'innie'

Scientists have discovered a new abdominal structure called the umbilical sheath, which anchors the remnant of the umbilical ...
Yahoo

Here's Exactly What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Clean Your Belly Button

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 ...
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Can a Belly Button Infection Be Life-Threatening? 7 Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

Leaving a belly button infection untreated can lead to more serious complications, including sepsis, a life-threatening blood ...
New York Post

I’m a doctor — you need to remember to wash these 3 overlooked body parts

“Let’s get real — when’s the last time you gave your belly button some TLC?” Singh asked his 96,300 TikTok followers in a clip last month. “The navel creates a warm, moist environment that can be a ...