Belly buttons are most people's first scars, which form when doctors cut their umbilical cord after birth. Most innies are full of dozens of kinds of bacteria, fungi, and lint - especially if they're ...

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of an infection, like a yeast or ...

As an exercise in scientific navel-gazing, Georg Steinhauser’s experiment takes some beating. Starting in 2005, Steinhauser – then a chemist at the Vienna University of Technology – collected pieces ...

Poor hygiene, an infection, and navel stones are common causes of a smelly belly button. Keeping your belly button clean or treating the underlying condition can get rid of odor. Showering after ...

Your belly button changes shape during pregnancy because your growing uterus pushes outward against your abdominal wall.

Belly buttons are the first human scar, and about 90% of them are innies. If you have an innie, chances are it’s full of dozens of kinds of bacteria, fungi, and lint — especially if you have a hairy ...