You have probably noticed it at some point: a small clump of fluff sitting in your belly button. It is not that it looks like ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD Key Takeaways If your belly button leaks fluid, see a healthcare provider if symptoms like a foul smell, bleeding, or swelling persist.Keep your belly button ...

Belly button pain can range from a dull ache to severe agony. The “belly button” area is known as the umbilicus. It’s the spot where the umbilical cord (a tube that provides nutrients and oxygen to a ...

As far as body parts go, the belly button’s about as memorable as the kid who always gets picked last in gym class. When we finally do remember its existence (and that we should probably check on it), ...