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 help but examine each other’s navels. While the vast ...
Like 90% of people, though, I very much have an “innie”. I’d always known that belly buttons in general were a kind of “scar” ...
Belly buttons come in all shapes and sizes. There are innies and outies. Pregnant women often have their innie become an outie temporarily when their bellies grow. A few people don’t even have a belly ...
Scientists have discovered a new abdominal structure called the umbilical sheath, which anchors the remnant of the umbilical ...
Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MDMedically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD Outie belly buttons are usually the result of normal variations in how the umbilical cord heals. The belly button is ...
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 ...
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 ...