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 ...

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.

Your belly button's shape, determined by umbilical cord healing, is believed by some to reveal personality traits and even potential family size. While medical conditions can influence its appearance, ...

University of Bristol provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Navels, belly buttons, innies or outies … whatever term you use, your umbilicus may have plenty to tell you about ...