Women are more likely than men to have recurring strokes, but new research suggests they are less likely to take some medications that could help prevent them.

Women who have had strokes may be more likely than men to skip doses of medications that could help prevent a second stroke, according to new research.

Compared to men, women were 80% more likely to report missing doses of cholesterol-lowering drugs and 53% more likely to skip antiplatelet medications, but there was no difference in adherence to ...