HOUSTON -- A woman was forced to ask her doctor an unimaginable question: where's my belly button? "I went in with the belly button and I'd like to know what you did with it? What happened to it? Did ...

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 ...

Something we all possess but rarely give much thought to is belly buttons. That small indentation on your belly might not be impressive-looking, but it’s a devious area where sweat, dirt, and bacteria ...

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.

University of Bristol provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Navels, belly buttons, innies or outies … whatever term you use, your umbilicus may have plenty to tell you about ...

Your baby's umbilical cord goes through some big changes after birth. After it's cut, the remaining stump usually dries out, shrivels, and falls off within about two weeks. Sometimes, though, a small ...