This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as Yes, You Need to Clean Your Belly Button-Here's the Best Way to Do It. Haphazardly dragging a soapy washcloth or loofah over your abdomen ...

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

TikTok creator Ezequiel, who posts under the name “Ogreto,” is no stranger to body modification. However, the TikTok user — who also sports a forked tongue and stretched earlobe — has now baffled ...

Scientists have discovered a hidden fibrous sheath beneath the belly button that explains why navels stay concave for life.

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.

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 ...

So, you’ve decided to get a tummy tuck. But you still have some questions about the procedure — including about what happens to your belly button after a tummy tuck. Many people wonder this exact ...

Everyone has a belly button. It’s the small fold of skin that formed in your abdomen after the umbilical cord was clipped at birth. Belly buttons can be concave (innies) or convex (outies). ‌ Most of ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO It's important not to ignore a belly button infection, which may be easily treated with a course of antibiotics or antifungal medication. Leaving an ...

After years of high-waisted pants, bare midriffs have been making their way back into the fashion world, with models and guests at fashion week strutting their abs in low-rise bottoms. It only stands ...