Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO It's important not to ignore a belly button infection, which may be easily treated with a course of antibiotics or antifungal medication. Leaving 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 ...

Castor oil in the belly button may feel soothing, but it’s no cure. For real health issues, skip trends and see a qualified ...

An infected belly button piercing will be swollen and may even cause a fever — here's how to care for your new piercing to avoid infection.

The patient’s symptoms had sent him to the emergency room 22 times in the past year. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. As soon as Dr. Benjamin Day entered the room, he could see that the 67-year-old patient was ...

Scientists have discovered a hidden fibrous sheath beneath the belly button that explains why navels stay concave for life.

Scientists have discovered a new abdominal structure called the umbilical sheath, which anchors the remnant of the umbilical ...