Scientists have been investigating the huge increase in the number of autism cases and some are now saying the rise coincided with the growth of cable television and videos. According to the National Autistic Society, autism levels in the United Kingdom are at a record high. Various reports suggest that autism rates in United States are also higher than had ever been seen before, with a significantly noticeable increase of autistic children in the state of California.

The research, which is appearing in the International Journal of Cancer, suggests that eating lots of white bread and/or pasta could lead to a modest increase in one’s risk of developing renal cell carcinoma. Renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer.