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 Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Belly button pain can come from minor, treatable issues like constipation or indigestion.UTIs and hernias are more serious causes of belly button ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Different types of belly button infections can cause different symptoms, but most skin infections cause redness, tenderness or pain, and swelling. You may also have pus, drainage or discharge, or skin ...

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 ...