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 ...

Belly button pain can be sharp, mild, constant, or come and go. You may feel pain only near your belly button or pain that radiates to other parts of the body. It’s not a condition on its own, but it ...

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.

If you’ve ever looked down at your belly button in wonder, you’re not alone. Navel gazing to contemplate the mysteries of the universe dates back to early Hinduism and ancient Greece. The Greek ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...