Advancing Behavioral Medicine: The International Pursuit of Science for 30 Years.

The International Journal of Behavioral Medicine commemorates its 30-year anniversary with a special issue featuring systematic reviews and meta-analyses that synthesize the state of the science in behavioral medicine. The issue highlights interventions for chronic pain, cancer care, cognitive therapy, and quality of life interventions. The papers emphasize the importance of theory-driven behavioral interventions and the challenges of conducting reviews and meta-analyses in behavioral medicine. Looking ahead, the field is poised to evolve significantly with advances in technology and data analytics to enhance precision and effectiveness of interventions. [Extracted from the article]