As far as body parts go, the belly button is pretty forgettable. Typically hidden underneath your clothes, you probably don’t see it all that much or give it a second thought even when you do. That’s ...

Have you ever caught a whiff of something on your person and wondered “why does my belly button smell?” No shame if so: Just like any other part of your body, belly buttons can develop an odor that ...

Poor hygiene, an infection, and navel stones are common causes of a smelly belly button. Keeping your belly button clean or treating the underlying condition can get rid of odor. Showering after ...

Rochelle Collins, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Quinnipiac University. Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of ...