Your belly button can harbor bacteria and odors, so give it a gentle wash to keep things fresh. It’s easy to think of bathing as almost instinctual—something we’ve always known how to do effectively.

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 ...

That little dent in the middle of your stomach isn’t just a quirky reminder of your time in the womb, it’s potentially one of the most bacteria-packed spots on your entire body. Your belly button is ...

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 ...

“Let’s get real — when’s the last time you gave your belly button some TLC?” Singh asked his 96,300 TikTok followers in a clip last month. “The navel creates a warm, moist environment that can be a ...

Your belly button's shape, determined by umbilical cord healing, is believed by some to reveal personality traits and even ...

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.

From improving digestion to regulating hormonal balance applying castor oil on your navel is believed to have multiple ...

A doctor is getting down and dirty with TikTok followers over their lack of hygiene: It’s “navel” warfare. Dr. Jen Caudle, who has racked up nearly 90,000 loyal followers and more than 1.3 million ...

Academic journals examining the psychological and sexual attributes of the human navel are almost nonexistent. Fortunately, Wikipedia’s extensive, and even scholarly, coverage of the subject deftly ...

This research was undertaken with the support of the Australian Research Council (DE160100216), the Hans Rausing Foundation (IGS0125), the Australian Institude of Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...