Here's how you can develop pneumonia from getting the flu

Wearing a face mask, especially in crowded environments like public transport hubs, is one way of preventing the transmission of infectious diseases. — AFP Filepic

The recent sudden passing of Taiwanese actress and singer Barbie Hsu at the age of 48 left her fans around the world in shock.

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