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

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.

We know that the armpits, genital areas, and other areas that tend to get a little funky during the day need some extra TLC when it comes to showering. Most people also take extra care to wash their ...

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 ...

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

Like 90% of people, though, I very much have an “innie”. I’d always known that belly buttons in general were a kind of “scar” ...

Your belly button is a scar from where the umbilical cord connecting you to your mother fell off. How it heals determines the shape of your belly button. Share on Pinterest While a belly button isn’t ...

There are lots of people who have surgery at birth or later in life that mean they have no belly button at all. If you’re one of the few and proud who don’t have a belly button, you aren’t alone. Keep ...

An infected belly button piercing will be swollen and may even cause a fever — here's how to care for your new piercing to avoid infection.