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Belly Buttons Are Much More Common Throughout The Animal Kingdom Than You Might Think

Shutterstock All humans have a belly button, also called a navel. This is the point where the umbilical cord, once connected ...
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What Causes an Outie Belly Button?

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO 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 ...
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Common Infections Your Belly Button Is Prone To And Ways To Prevent Them

The belly button is prone to various types of infections It is not only important to know about different types of belly ...
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Navel gazing: Checking your belly button can tell you a lot about your health

Navels, belly buttons, innies or outies … whatever term you use, your umbilicus may have plenty to tell you about the state of your health. For some, they are the thing of nightmares—omphalophobia ...