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 ...

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 ...

“Me pouring oil in my belly button every night because I refuse to be bloated in 2025,” a TikTok user posted last month, in a clip with 4.3 million views. Yes, you read that right. The latest health ...

From slugging to mouth-taping, there’s no shortage of social media trends claiming to fix, well, just about anything. The latest one involves putting castor oil in your belly button, also known as ...

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news ...

When it comes to body parts, the belly button doesn’t usually get much attention. Yet this often-overlooked little spot is a treasure trove of interesting details. Whether you've got an innie or an ...

Taylor Swift has made it to the news after Swifties took to social media to unravel the mystery behind her belly button again. The singer’s navel has been a topic of curiosity among fans for almost a ...

(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 ...

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

Eating sticks of butter, doing a spot of face yoga, swilling coconut oil around your mouth – the wellness side of the internet abounds with all kinds of unusual trends with some questionable claims ...