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

Shutterstock All humans have a belly button, also called a navel. This is the point where the umbilical cord, once connected to the placenta while in your mother’s womb and served to transport oxygen ...

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

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.

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 ...