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 ...

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 ...

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

Usually, the belly button discharge will be a pale white, off-yellow, or light green color, and will kind of look like snot does when you have a cold. As if you didn’t have enough bodily fluids to ...

From butt lifts to nose jobs, cosmetic surgeons can change almost any part of the body with a nip and tuck. But whether it's transforming "innies" into "outies," removing fat during a tummy tuck or ...

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

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.

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