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Caitlan Reeg

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A mall where you can go to school

Mar 22, 2010
Many regional malls are dealing with record vacancies at the same time that high schools are dropping programs for troubled teens because of budget cuts. But the two problems could have a common solution. Caitlan Carroll explains.

Is water filtration awash in potential?

Mar 12, 2010
More than a hundred companies are set to display their water filtration systems at a trade show in Orlando. Caitlan Carroll reports on whether the industry can succeed.

Jenny Craig bids new dieters 'Bonjour'

Mar 9, 2010
The French may be famous for their physiques, but the influx of fast food into the country has helped give rise to an increase in obesity. So Jenny Craig is pitching in by opening over a dozen weight-loss centers nationally. Caitlan Carroll reports.

L.A. tour shows a slice of gang life

Mar 5, 2010
Tourism is big business in Los Angeles. But what most people don't do is walk through L.A.'s grittier neighborhoods. One man's gang tour may change that. Caitlan Carroll reports.

More bad allergies means more drugs

Mar 2, 2010
Italian research shows that hotter weather and higher carbon dioxide levels lead plants to produce more pollen, which aggravates human allergies. And that means profits for the pharmaceutical industry. Caitlan Carroll reports.

Hospital design promotes better healing

Mar 1, 2010
People go to the doctor to get better, but sometimes patients get new infections when they step inside a hospital. One hospital is trying to improve health by design. Caitlan Carroll reports.

Education crisis helps private colleges

Feb 8, 2010
Public universities and community colleges are reeling from the impact of state budget cuts as enrollment on their campuses surges. But private colleges have welcomed the excess students with open arms. Caitlan Carroll reports.

Getting pumped up for FAFSA

Feb 5, 2010
For students fearful of tackling the onerous Free Application for Federal Student Aid, there is hope in the form of "College Goal Sunday" events at local YMCAs, churches and schools. Caitlan Carroll reports.

Obama could ease student loan burden

Jan 27, 2010
Right now, most college graduates must spend 15 percent of their disposable income paying off their federal student loans monthly for up to 25 years. But one of President Obama's new initiatives could help relieve that burden. Caitlan Carroll explains.

Working off the pounds at the office

Dec 24, 2009
What do you do with all the extra weight you've been packing on from holiday indulging? You could go to the gym, or bring the gym to you... even to your office. Caitlan Carroll explains.