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 ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO An outie belly button is mainly a cosmetic issue and doesn't usually need treatment.Umbilical hernias are a common cause of outie belly buttons and may ...

Rochelle Collins, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Quinnipiac University. Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of ...

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.

That little dent in the middle of your stomach isn’t just a quirky reminder of your time in the womb, it’s potentially one of the most bacteria-packed spots on your entire body. Your belly button is ...

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD Key Takeaways Wash your belly button with water and soap when you shower and dry it thoroughly. If you have a belly button piercing, keep it clean and follow your ...

A humorous yet scientific study explored the formation of navel fluff, revealing abdominal hair's role in collecting clothing fibers. Over several years, a scientist collected and analyzed his own ...