Dolly Parton's Health News

May 5, 2026, 13:58
USHealth

Introduction

Dolly Parton tells the public about her health and her work.

Main Body

Dolly had problems with her kidneys, stomach, and immune system. She stopped some shows last year. She also moved her 2025 Las Vegas shows to a later date. She takes medicine now. She feels better every day. But she cannot sing on stage yet. The medicine makes her head feel dizzy. She went to Dollywood in Tennessee in March. This was her only big public visit. She says thank you to her fans for their help.

Conclusion

Dolly is still seeing doctors. She cannot perform on stage now.

Learning

πŸ₯ Talking about Health

When we talk about things that happen to our body, we often use 'have' or 'feel'.

The Pattern:

  • Have + Problem β†’\rightarrow She had problems with her kidneys.
  • Feel + Adjective β†’\rightarrow She feels better every day.

Simple Word Swap: If you want to change the feeling, just swap the last word:

  • Feel β†’\rightarrow better βœ…
  • Feel β†’\rightarrow dizzy πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«
  • Feel β†’\rightarrow sick πŸ€’

Time Jump: Look at how the story moves from the past to now:

  • Past: She stopped some shows. (Finished)
  • Now: She takes medicine. (Happening now)

Vocabulary Learning

health
the state of being healthy
Example:She talks about her health.
kidneys
organs that clean blood
Example:She had problems with her kidneys.
stomach
the part of the body that holds food
Example:She had problems with her stomach.
immune system
the body's defense against sickness
Example:She had problems with her immune system.
shows
performances or events
Example:She stopped some shows last year.
medicine
drugs that help you feel better
Example:She takes medicine now.
better
improved, more healthy
Example:She feels better every day.
stage
a platform for performing
Example:She cannot sing on stage yet.
dizzy
feeling like you might fall
Example:The medicine makes her head feel dizzy.
fans
people who like a performer
Example:She says thank you to her fans.