One of the most intriguing body parts, explained. The belly button is a mysterious part of our bodies—and with a rise in midriff-baring fashion, navel tattoos, and belly button piercings, we can’t ...

While appearing on The Real recently, Dear White People star Logan Browning opened up about the work she has had to do to embrace what she considers a flaw — her outie belly button. “So yeah, there’s ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (The Conversation) – Everyone has one, but ...

One of the dirtiest places on the human body is not your butt or mouth. No, the honor goes to an often-forgotten hole: the belly button. Dermatologists say people often forget to clean their belly ...

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 require surgery if symptomatic. There's no way ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeaways During pregnancy, your belly button might change from "innie" to "outie" ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

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 ...