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

An outie belly button is mainly a cosmetic issue and doesn't usually need treatment. Umbilical hernias are a common cause of outie belly buttons and may require surgery if symptomatic. There's no way ...

One of the dirtiest places on the human body is not your butt or mouth. No, the honor goes to an often-forgotten hole: the belly button. Dermatologists say people often forget to clean their belly ...

Firstborn sons account for 64 per cent of negative results. 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 ...

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