Electronic Cigarettes: Still a Health Risk Even Without the Smoke?

The gorgeous Katherine Heigl recently appeared in the David Letterman Show and revealed her long time pursuit to quit smoking. She lit up an electronic cigarette and shared it with Letterman as seen in this video:




According to Third Age:

An electronic cigarette, e-cigarette or personal vaporizer, is a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine or non-nicotine vaporized solution. It is an alternative to smoked tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. In addition to purported nicotine delivery,[1] this vapor also provides a flavor and physical sensation similar to that of inhaled tobacco smoke, while no smoke or combustion is actually involved in its operation.

An electronic cigarette takes the form of some manner of elongated tube, though many are designed to resemble the outward appearance of real smoking products, like cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Another common design is the "pen-style", so named for its visual resemblance to a ballpoint pen. Most electronic cigarettes are reusable devices with replaceable and refillable parts. A number of disposable electronic cigarettes have also been developed.

joaquin phoenix mockumentary includes david letterman interview

A few months ago, Casey Affleck announced that he will release a documentary he made on his brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix's experience within a year since he claimed he is resigning from acting to explore a career in hip-hop.

According to the buzz log:

There is no denying that the ex-actor has been acting — and looking — odd. The results of his off-putting behavior — his appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman" comes to mind — are documented in the Casey Affleck-directed picture, "I'm Still Here: The lost year of Joaquin Phoenix."

Hollywood.com thinks the joke is on us: While the website acknowledges that perhaps Phoenix really did have a meltdown, the movie seems to be a "Borat"-style stunt. A source who worked with Phoneix told Entertainment Weekly that the actor confided in him, "It's a put-on. I'm going to pretend to have a meltdown and change careers, and Casey is going to film it."