Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Silvia Li Volsi / EyeEm - Getty Images As far as body parts go, the belly button is pretty forgettable. Typically ...

We know that the armpits, genital areas, and other areas that tend to get a little funky during the day need some extra TLC when it comes to showering. Most people also take extra care to wash their ...

Showering probably isn't enough: One study found more than 60 different types of bacteria in the average belly button. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

As a kid, your belly button was probably the most interesting part of your body. Once you reach adulthood, though, the navel doesn't get as much attention, leaving room for certain health problems to ...

Dermatologist Dr. Ellen Gendler stitched a TikTok video that claimed putting oil on your belly button helps boost fertility, eases menstrual cramps and reduces the chance of infection. The ...

The shape and size of your belly button can be influenced by how the umbilical cord was cut and the method of healing. An "innie" or an "outie" might have no direct health implication, but it reflects ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

Belly buttons are naturally different and can be round, wide, deep, or many other variations. Surgical procedures may help if there’s an issue you’re concerned about. Share on Pinterest A navel or ...