You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 65 and in good health. Recently during a physical, my ...

"An umbilical hernia develops when a portion of tissue or intestine protrudes through a weakened area near the navel, often resulting in a noticeable bulge and, in some cases, pain or discomfort. At ...

The belly button, also known as the navel, is a common part of the human anatomy that can reveal a lot about an individual's health. While it may seem like a small and insignificant part of the body, ...

This was never a problem in the years gone by as many people often ignored its presence while others made fun of it and used it as an object of play and amusement. With the passage of years, growing ...

The scar left over when the umbilical cord is severed at birth is called the umbilicus, or belly button. The belly button performs a multitude of vital roles in the body, despite its seemingly little ...

Most of us probably don't give our belly button a second thought. However, this small fold of skin could be a host for infections, cysts, and even hernias, experts suggest. Dr Dan Baumgardt, a ...

Belly button lint is a fact of life for anyone with an “innie,” or concave navel. Regular bathing will usually keep your navel free from lint or other dirt and grime. In very rare cases, dirt, oil, ...