Sometimes people find a fuzzy little ball of fibers in their navel. Some refer to this as belly button lint, while others call it belly button fluff, navel lint, or navel fluff. In a 2012 study at ...

1. Why do I even have a belly button? Your belly button, or navel – clinically, your umbilicus – is the permanent scar left from where your umbilical cord connected your circulatory system, when you ...

Quick: When was the last time you cleaned your belly button, a.k.a. your navel, a.k.a., that spot where you were once connected to your mother through an umbilical cord? I'm gonna guess not since your ...

(The Conversation) – Everyone has one, but you might not know much about it. Here biologist Sarah Leupen, who teaches human and comparative animal physiology, explains the ins and outs of belly ...

A new trend called navel oiling—putting essential oil in the belly button for health benefits like weight loss—has gained popularity on TikTok, but although it’s linked to an ancient practice, some ...

Navel pulling involves putting castor oil on your belly button and massaging it to improve digestion, natural detox, and weight loss. However, no scientific evidence exists to support these claims. If ...

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Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Castor oil may not reduce bloating or improve digestion when applied to the belly ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – Everyone has one, but you might not know much about it. Here biologist Sarah Leupen, who teaches human and comparative animal physiology, explains the ins and outs of belly ...