I’m a doctor, but I'd never done a full health screening – until a friend’s death at age 37

Bianca Popa

Medical doctor Alvona Loh Zi Hui has always struggled to find the time and willpower to check on her own health – but a friend's death in August finally pushed her into action. When I was a teenager in the late 2000s, I had a senior who was the life of the party. Always upbeat and eloquent, Dean (not his real name) often emceed major events such as performing arts showcases and prize presentation ceremonies. Even after we left school, we kept in touch via common interests. For instance, we were