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 ...

If you’ve spent any time scrolling parenting reels on TikTok and Instagram that claim to teach you the things veteran parents “wish they knew” earlier, you’ve likely come across this one: sticking a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Earwax, boogers, toenail fungus — the body can be pretty gross sometimes. Don’t forget to add “belly-button gunk” to that list. And when you see something in there, you probably want to get it out.

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 ...

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 ...