The term ‘beer belly’ isn’t a medical one and simply refers to excess fat stored around the stomach area Round, protruding bellies are a bugbear for millions of men, while women bemoan their love ...

A humorous yet scientific study explored the formation of navel fluff, revealing abdominal hair's role in collecting clothing ...

As an exercise in scientific navel-gazing, Georg Steinhauser’s experiment takes some beating. Starting in 2005, Steinhauser – then a chemist at the Vienna University of Technology – collected pieces ...

Among the toughest challenges for men over 50 is weight management, with perhaps the most sensitive and common being controlling the size of our bellies. Nothing calls out our age more than a ...

Belly button odor can strike anyone at anytime. While a smelly belly button is usually nothing to worry about, a foul odor paired with other symptoms could indicate a more serious issue. Here’s a look ...

When it comes to body parts, the belly button doesn’t usually get much attention. Yet this often-overlooked little spot is a treasure trove of interesting details. Whether you've got an innie or an ...

Call it what you will: beer belly, love handles, gut, spare tire, or anything else. Whatever the words, they’re all referring to the same thing: belly fat, which is one of the most common types of fat ...

An infected belly button piercing causes swelling, pus, fever, chills, and even an upset stomach. If the belly button piercing is infected keep it in and clean the area with antibacterial soap. To ...

As far as body parts go, the belly button’s about as memorable as the kid who always gets picked last in gym class. When we finally do remember its existence (and that we should probably check on it), ...

Round, protruding bellies are a bugbear for millions of men, while women bemoan their love handles and tummies. Even those who don’t have this problem fear the day when their metabolism catches up ...